NP or PA -Amb Cancer Center- MGH

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Cancer Center. The role supports ambulatory and inpatient care within the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and researchers to deliver evidence-based oncology care.

Ideal candidates have Master’s degree in nursing or as PA, 0-1 year AP experience, oncology exposure, and familiarity with Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
• Experience: Nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred.
• Licenses/ credentials: RN/APRN/PA licenses in MA as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and care plans.
• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Perform histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on test results.
• Maintain high-quality and timely documentation including discharge summaries.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Oncology experience

Epic/EMR proficiency

Clinical trials familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree Nursing or PA

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Site

The General Hospital Corporation 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

Available opportunities in: Ambulatory Benign Hematology

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. https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/sites/VitalsCancer

How will APPs contribute to the mission of MGBCI?

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.

Role Overview

Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, MA! This team has a demonstrated history of providing exquisite, evidence-based patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work in this invigorating and collaborative environment. The Ambulatory Cancer Center APP will provide direct patient care. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care in the management of their disease and related issues as well as to develop expertise in these fields. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will be responsible for a panel of patients. Other responsibilities include caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other professionals within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care. We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work‑life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.

Job Responsibilities

• The APP is responsible for the assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.


• The APP provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to this patient population in the ambulatory setting.

Clinical Duties

• 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


• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population


• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Ideal Candidate

• 2 Years Advanced Practice experience preferred


• Prior oncology experience preferred.


• Proficiency with Epic and EMRs 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

Qualifications

• 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]


• Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience

• Experience as a nurse practitioner 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)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 55 Fruit Street

Pay Range: $126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade: 7

Compensation & Benefits

At 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.

EEO Statement

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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