Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Ambulatory MGB Cancer Institute – Malignant and Classic…

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Job Summary

This position is Full time, 4-10-hr shifts, M-F only, Waltham location

With an interdisciplinary team approach, the NP or PA will promote a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care. Focus is on the care of malignant hematology and classical hematology patients in our ambulatory clinic at MGBCI Waltham campus.

In addition to providing direct and indirect patient care, the APP serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives. The medical oncology/classical hematology APP will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.

The NP/PA is responsible for:

• Performing and recording the patient history and physical examination and discussing findings with the collaborating team. Obtaining and coordinating laboratory results, charting of clinical findings in the EMR, orders, nursing instructions, and other required elements.
• Utilizing advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring hematology patient care problems.
• Following and managing patients (in collaboration with MD) to enhance continuity of care.
• Performing (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology or classical hematology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.
• Collaborating with staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care, coordinating resources and writing appropriate orders, improving access to care, establishing goals for the delivery of care to patients, participating in clinical research, and managing communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff.
• Appreciating complex medication interactions.
• Ensuring appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely matter through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
• Educating patients regarding a variety of medical oncology or classical hematology issues associated with therapy.
• Indications and interpretation of radiology, pathology, and laboratory results.
• Understanding the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction.
• Writing orders which are in accord with current guidelines including antineoplastics.
• Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians and serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Serves on appropriate intra- and inter-departmental committees
• Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for nursing and support staff.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications and over utilization of services.
• Supports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
• Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Identifies pertinent patient care and health delivery problems for investigation.
• Evaluates current research findings for clinical specialty and determines applicability to practice.
• Assists nursing and medical colleagues in research efforts.
• Encouraged to conduct research.
• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
• Identifies own learning needs and goals.
• Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces within patient care services and the hospital.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided.

The Ideal Candidate will have:
• 2+ years advanced practice and medical oncology experience is preferred.
• Prior oncology RN experience is preferred for NP applicants.
• Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred.
• EPIC In-basket management, telemedicine experience preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.


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 required or

-Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

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

Licenses and Credentials
-Registered Nurse [RN - MA] - preferred

-Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] - preferred or

- Physician Assistant- Massachusetts preferred

Experience
Experience as a nurse practitioner and physician assistant 1-2 years 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)

Onsite52 Second Avenue40RegularDay (United States of America)

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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