APP Manager/ NP- Palliative Care BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an APP Manager for Palliative Care to lead a team of nurses and APPs while maintaining direct patient care.

This role combines clinical practice with program development and requires an APRN with AGNP certification. The position entails collaboration with Mass General Brigham leadership and a focus on quality improvement and care delivery innovations.

Competenze

• Master's in Nursing required; MBA not specified.
• DNP or PhD in Nursing acceptable as替 alternative.
• CCNE/NLNAC accreditation for master's/post-master's program.
• Active Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) certification.
• DEA registration and current APRN status required.

Mansioni

• Maintain an active clinical practice providing palliative care to hospitalized patients and their families.
• Deliver comprehensive symptom management, advance care planning, and goals of care discussions.
• Directly oversee a small team of nurses and APPs, including hiring and scheduling.
• Provide performance coaching, mentoring, and professional development for the team.
• Partner with Mass General Brigham leadership to develop strategic plans for the division.

Formazione

MSN

DNP

PhD in Nursing

CCNE/NLNAC accreditation

AGNP Certification

DEA registration and APRN

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Job Summary

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

FULL TIME / 40 HOURS / BWH MAIN CAMPUS

POSITION SUMMARY

The APP Manager for Palliative Care will serve as a clinical and operational leader within the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatrics at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH).

This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with management oversight of a growing team of nurses and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). The APP Manager will play a pivotal role in collaborating with leadership across Mass General Brigham (MGB).

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of palliative care delivery at one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, while maintaining meaningful clinical practice and leading a dedicated team of palliative care nurses and APPs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Maintain an active clinical practice providing palliative care to hospitalized patients and their families
• Deliver comprehensive symptom management, advance care planning, and goals of care discussions
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for the nursing and APP team and interdisciplinary palliative care team
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation

Team Management & Supervision

• Directly oversee and manage the performance of a small team of nurses and APPs
• Conduct hiring, onboarding, orientation, training, and scheduling for APP team members
• Provide regular performance coaching, mentoring, and professional development support
• Complete performance appraisals and address disciplinary matters as needed
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that supports clinical excellence and professional growth

Division Development & Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with MGB and MGH leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for the BWH and MGB Division of Palliative Care and Geriatrics
• Contribute to the creation of operational structures, clinical workflows, and care delivery models
• Participate in division-wide planning meetings and strategic initiatives
• Support the integration of palliative care services across BWH clinical programs
• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and quality improvement

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and clinical operations for the APP and nursing team
• Monitor team productivity, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and hospital initiatives
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Summary

Provides direct management to typically a small to medium-sized team of advanced practice providers or other allied health professionals while continuing to spend the majority of time providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs all essential functions of a Nurse Practitioner, providing direct patient care.
• Directly oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Hires, performance manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Orients, trains, and schedules staff.
• Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs.
• Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staff, and other APPs.
• Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) (or) DNP (or) PhD Degree in Nursing required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Completion of a Master's or post Masters' degree in Adult program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Satisfactory completion of an approved formal education program which has as its objective the preparation of professional nurses to practice as nurse practitioner.
• Current Adult/Gerontology (AGNP) Certification by an accredited APRN certifying body required.
• DEA registration required and current APRN