NP or PA First Assist- Plastic Surgery- Per Diem-MGH

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and satellite locations in Boston, Waltham, and Danvers.

The role involves acting as first assistant in operating rooms, coordinating pre- and postoperative care, and providing patient education and care coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
• Massachusetts licensure for RN/APRN/PA required.
• Surgical PA certification or CAPRNFA certified.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate and DEA license required.
• Basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS/ACLS) as per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons as first assistant in plastic surgery operations.
• Preoperative patient management in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Coordinate diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up per attending surgeon.
• Order tests and procedures requested by the attending surgeon.
• Provide patient education and ensure timely documentation and billing.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Guidelines interpretation

Clear patient communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

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

This position is per diem, M-F

Under the supervision and direction of the Division Chief, Sr. Administrative Manager and APP director, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will support the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and satellite surgical locations. The APP will provide patient care within the operating rooms as first assist, and the outpatient office setting of the surgical practices.

In addition, the APP will coordinate and perform patient assessments, treatment, patient education, and assist in the follow‑up. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate plastic surgery patients, arrange diagnostic procedures, coordinate consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, and provide patient and family education.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates care of plastic surgery patients at the surgical practices in Boston, Waltham, and Danvers. Provides sound APP practice using advanced knowledge of clinical patient care. Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, and staff. Participates in projects, programs, and other activities to support clinical practice and practice operations. Maintains necessary licensure and completes continuing education to ensure performance of all responsibilities.

Plastic Surgery First Assistant Duties

• Serves (directly or once trained) as first assistant to surgeons during plastic surgery operations/procedures performed in the operating rooms at the afore mentioned hospitals and surgical centers.
• Preoperative patient management in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers in the immediate postoperative period and beyond

Clinical Practice

• Evaluates follow‑up patients, and pre‑ and post‑operative patients.
• Reviews and interprets diagnostic data.
• Order necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as requested by the attending surgeon.
• Conducts examination, preoperative teaching, post‑operative evaluation and management, and follow‑up.
• Performs simple skin biopsies, cyst aspirations, incisions, and drains.
• Removes drains, sutures, staples etc.
• Completes disability paperwork for patients.
• Fills out visiting nursing paperwork for patients.
• Prescribes medications.
• Completes and submits billing for services in a timely and accurate manner.
• Serves as an information resource for patients.
• Coordinates interface between inpatient and outpatient care.

Ideal Candidate will Have

• Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in Massachusetts 3-5 years' experience (preferred) in the Advanced Practice role, particularly in either breast oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery or general surgery arena
• Surgical PA certification or CAPRNFA certified (Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse First Assist)
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate and DEA license
• Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac life support standards as established by the American Heart Association

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• 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 in accordance with 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] or

Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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

102 Endicott Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$65.25 - $83.59/Hourly

Grade

7

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