Certified Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Partner's Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 142,306,000 - 343,160,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Occupational Health Services team. The role focuses on evaluating and managing employee health, performing physicals, and coordinating care within established guidelines.

Supportively supervised by the OHS Medical Director, you will collaborate with nursing and other departments to optimize wellness and safety for staff. A MA NP license and relevant occupational health experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) / APRN license in MA required.
• 3 years clinical experience with occupational emphasis; 1–2 years management/administrative experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in collaboration with OHS Medical Director and designated physicians.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment per guidelines.
• Document consultations and prescribing per approved protocols.
• Review practice guidelines and ensure compliance with state and professional standards.
• Coordinate care with other departments to promote employee health and safety.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Nursing certificate/diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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.

Job Summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients. We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world. Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to meet our patients' (and their families'!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provide them with exceptional care and service. NWH offers comprehensive palliative care services to support patients with serious illnesses and their families, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and care coordination. NWH's Division of Palliative Care provides specialized medical care for patients with serious illnesses including cancer, dementia, congestive heart failure, COPD, and end stage renal disease. The goal is to help patients live well while undergoing treatment, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs to improve quality of life and support informed decision-making. On the in-patient side, these services are available to patients through consultations by a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, social worker, and a chaplain. The team reviews medical records, triages consults, collaborates with other healthcare providers, and meets with patients and families to create patient-centered care plans with a focus on symptom management and serious illness conversations or goals of care.

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner administers care in conjunction with the Medical Director of Occupational Health Services (OHS) within the scope of hospital policies and procedures, Departmental Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Massachusetts State regulations and standards of practice issued by The American Nurses Association and other professional organizations. The Nurse Practitioner practices under the medical supervision of the Medical Director of the OHS and/or designated physicians. Collaborates/cooperates with nursing staff and other hospital and health care disciplines for the promotion of health to the optimal level of wellness for patients, families, and the community. The Nurse Practitioner's area of practice includes: Assessing the health status of individuals and families by obtaining health and medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing health and developmental problems, and caring for patients suffering from acute and chronic disease by managing therapeutic regimes according to guidelines approved and developed in compliance with 244 CMR 4.22 and, such other additional professional activities as authorized by the guidelines under which a Nurse Practitioner practices.

Essential Functions

• Practices in accordance with Adult Nurse Practitioner practice guidelines.
• Practices under the medical direction and supervision of the OHS Medical Director and/or designated physicians.
• Practices in accordance with written Clinical Practice Guidelines approved by the Medical Director of the OHS.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment.
• Consults with the OHS Medical Director or designee when practice is not supported by a written protocol.
• Documents the recommendations of the consultation, including the name of the physician consulted.
• Issues written prescriptions and orders tests and therapeutics pursuant to guidelines mutually developed and agreed upon by the Nurse Practitioner and supervising physician. (See Policy Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner Practice Guidelines for specific details.).
• Requests the supervising physician to review his/her prescribing practice at least quarterly.
• Conducts own monthly review to ensure practice is in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Respects patient privacy and ensures confidentiality.
• Collaborates with other departments and disciplines to ensure optimal care.
• Participates in the review and up‑dating of clinical practice guidelines and department policies.
• Conducts preplacement physical examinations to ensure appropriate job placement of employees in accordance with the essential job functions and the ADA guidelines.
• Provide episodic health care to employees with illnesses or injuries.
• Identifies work or life stresses with the employee.
• Counsels employees within the scope of nurse practitioner practice and experience.
• Provides the appropriate referrals to managers, Human Resources, the Employee Assistance Program, community resources, etc.
• Manages and evaluates employees with work‑related injuries.
• Communicates the employee's progress to supervisor/manager.
• Refers the employee to other providers as necessary to aid in recovery.
• Acts as a liaison between management and employees to ensure appropriate care and timely return to work.
• Communicates information as necessary to the Human Resources department and the claims service company to ensure proper reporting of information to the Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board.
• Makes recommendations to manager/supervisor regarding modified duty and plans for return to work.
• Implements programs and distributes informational pamphlets/brochures to increase employee awareness of wellness and safety.
• Provides employees with appropriate referrals to other providers or the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• EducationMaster's Degree Nursing required
• Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No
• Licenses and CredentialsNurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] in the state of MA required
• Experience3 years clinical experience with occupational emphasis 3-5 years required Minimum 1 year management/administrative experience in a health care setting 1-2 years requiredAdditional experience required, if any, by specialty 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.- Activities include patient care responsibilities with possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as blood and body fluids.Additional Job Details (if applicable) Minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) in palliative or hospice carePrevious experience in ICU or oncology preferredMust be a highly autonomous, high-functioning Nurse Practitioner.ACHPN preferred, otherwise must be obtained within 1-2 years of employmentRemote Type OnsiteWork Location 2014 Washington StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 20Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $49.66 - $119.76/HourlyGrade RN2602

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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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