NP or PA- Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit- MGH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Cardiac Surgery department seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver direct patient care in the Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit at 90 Blossom Street, Boston. You will work under surgeons and intensivists with a multidisciplinary team to manage perioperative care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies, MA licenses, and is experienced in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or PA required.
• Experience in cardiac surgery preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reading ECG, radiology, and lab data beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to cardiac surgery patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room and perform clinical procedures as needed.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic findings.
• Order medications and document care consistently.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Radiology data

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

This position is full-time, 40hr, 3-13hr shifts, D/N rotation, weekend/holiday

Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit.

• The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeons and Intensivists updated as required.
• The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, Intensivists, and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional APP practice.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Skills/Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data, preferred
• Basic understanding of Cardiac Surgery patient population to include Mechanical Circulatory Support (durable VADs), preferred
• Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills

Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP specifically works as an NP in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patient population in the cardiac surgery department.
• Assists surgeons in the operating room, performing technical clinical procedures 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.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• 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.

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] or
• Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Cardiac Surgery, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$143,873.60 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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, pr