NP/PA - Neonatology - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a certified Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider to join our NICU/SCN service. This full-time role covers rotating day/night shifts across a 38-bed NICU and 21-bed Level IV NICU, with 24/7 in-house back-up.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, professional development, and collaboration with nursing and physician teams. Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Nursing, MA APRN license, and 2 years NP experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience minimum.
• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in MA.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education across inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Performs histories, examinations, and orders/tests as appropriate.
• Develops plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic findings.
• Writes prescriptions according to policy; maintains documentation.
• Performs bedside procedures when indicated.
• Supports precepting learners as needed.

Skills

Medical histories

Quality standards

Emergency readiness

Guideline interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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

Full time, 36 hours, day/night rotating, weekends and holidays. An exciting opportunity exists for a certified Neonatal APP to join our established practice. We have a full time position for a dedicated practitioner to join our practice in our 38 bed NICU/SCN. The practice rotates coverage through our 21 bed level IV NICU, 17 bed level II SCN, and our high risk delivery service. Coverage in the NICU involves managing a caseload of acutely ill neonates on the NNP service who present with varied medical and surgical diagnoses. Therapies in the NICU include HFV, inhaled nitric oxide, and ECMO. Special Care Nursery coverage is as a primary provider for late preterm infants, convalescing preterm infants, and infants with delayed transition. In house neonatology back up and support is available 24 hours a day. The neonatology faculty and nursing leadership at MGH are supportive of the ongoing growth and development of the nurse practitioner role. In addition to clinical coverage, we are seeking a team member who has a commitment to ongoing professional development, expansion and growth of the advanced practice role, involvement in unit-based projects, and close collaboration with our nursing and physician colleagues. 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

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.
• 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 required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, MA.

Experience: 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience. 1-2 years required.

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

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 265 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $126,838.40 - $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, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 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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