Nurse Practice Specialist - Perioperative Services

Mass General Brigham; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Cooley Dickinson Hospital, located in Northampton, MA, seeks a nurse leader to enhance nursing practice standards and promote professional development within the Perioperative Service line. The role emphasizes developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing protocols with a focus on patient care quality.

The position requires RN licensure in Massachusetts and extensive nursing leadership experience, with an emphasis on perioperative settings.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license in Massachusetts.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based nursing practice.
• Experience in leading clinical teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing standards and protocols.
• Promote professional development within the hospital nursing practice.
• Provide leadership within the Perioperative Service line.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for enhancing nursing practice standards and promoting professional development within our hospital through developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice standards and protocols.

The area of specialty for this position is the Perioperative Service line.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree Nursing required

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing preferred

• Master’s Degree Nursing strongly preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required

Experience

• Nursing experience 5-7 years required

• Specialized clinical experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and healthcare regulations.

• Extensive clinical experience with a focus on a specialized area within the hospital (e.g., critical care, oncology, etc.).

• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills.

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$74,048.00 - $143,488.80/Annual

Grade

8NTEMP

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

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.