Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient

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Job Summary

Inpatient Oncology, Responding Clinician APP, Shifts are 13 hours (Day/Night rotation) with minimal night requirement

Why MGB Cancer Institute?
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute harnesses the incredible expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers – Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and our system of community hospitals and healthcare centers. Our experts drive breakthroughs every day and raise the bar for patient outcomes, as we enhance our facilities to provide next-generation spaces for our patients and care teams.
Together, we are one against cancer.
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How will APPs contribute to the mission of MGB CI?
APPs continue to advance the mission of MGBCI by standing together as one team against cancer. APPs care for patients at all phases of their cancer journey and in many settings. They remain critical partners in ensuring access to care and support at all levels of need. APPs care for patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. As core members of the multidisciplinary team for decades, the APP teams are key in supporting access, care delivery, and innovation associated with growth across our expanding programs and new spaces.

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), located in Boston, MA currently has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our cutting-edge Inpatient Oncology team, caring for inpatients with solid tumors or hematologic malignancies.

Join a dynamic inpatient oncology team. Work within one of our two subspecialty groups with APPs that specialize in either 1) solid tumor, caring for an oncology patient population who are admitted for medical complications, new diagnoses, and treatment-related side effects, or 2) hematologic malignancies, caring for patients receiving bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies. This role offers the perfect blend of autonomy and collaboration. You’ll work closely with oncologists and an interdisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge care on either our solid tumor or hematologic malignancy service. Our APPs have the opportunity to be on the forefront of cancer care, collaborating with research teams to care for patients receiving first-in-human therapies as well as standard of care.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive care for oncology patients from admission to discharge in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and collaboratively develop and implement care plans.
• Coordinate tests, consultations, and communicate with referring clinicians and consult services.
• Perform patient education and prepare patients for discharge.
• Support research initiatives and care for patients receiving first-in-human therapies as well as standard of care.

Professional Development & Team Culture
• Robust 12-week orientation for new graduates and ongoing education opportunities.
• Financial support for independent learning and involvement in committees and process improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to teamwork and sustainable work-life balance, including:
o Optimized patient-to-provider ratios
o Self-scheduling managed by the team
o Strictly voluntary overtime

Schedule & Work Environment
• Our service provides 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Shifts are 13 hours (Day/Night rotation) with minimal night requirement
• Located at the main hospital on the MGH campus

Ideal Candidates will have:
• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in an acute care/inpatient environment (either as RN or APP), with medicine, ICU or oncology experience highly desirable, preferred
• Master’s degree in nursing, national certification in advanced practice nursing OR master’s degree in physician associate studies, with certification by NCCPA

Our practice environment reflects the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific, and empowering. If you share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice, we invite you to join us!

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you can make a difference. We are looking for someone as dedicated as you to be a part of our team.

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Education
Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

- Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]

- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or

- Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

 Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Onsite267 Charles Street

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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