Nurse Practitioner, High Risk Genetic Testing

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the High-Risk Genetic Testing Program. The NP will assess personal and family genetic risk, coordinate care, and liaison with physicians to inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Responsibilities include consultations, patient follow-up, and collaboration with the Breast Care Center, ensuring patient rights, and contributing to community education. Requires Genetics Certification within 1 year and active MA NP license.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• MA-RN License.
• MA licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master degree in Nursing.
• Mass Controlled Substances Registration.
• Certification in Genetic Testing from a nationally recognized accredited program within one year of hire.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner certification in Women’s Health.
• BLS current certification.
• ACLS current certification.
• At least six months practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison/advocate for patients with genetic traits or inherited diseases.
• Resource for physicians in identifying genetic structures for diagnosis.
• Initiates consultations for information and support to families with mutations or at risk.
• Identifies families at risk and discusses testing or treatment options.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and Breast Services.
• See patients at Cape Cod Hospital facilities.
• Keep physicians informed for review and involvement.
• Participate in patient follow-up as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Ensure patient rights are met and communicate data to care team.
• Coordinate patient care with health team members.
• May assist in research related to genetic conditions or counseling.
• Contribute to Women’s Health program through community activities.
• Supervising physician reviews written notes with recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

MA licensure as NP

MA-RN License

Mass Controlled Substances Registration

Certification in Genetic Testing

CNP Certification in Women's Health

BLS

ACLS

NP practice experience

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, High Risk Genetic Testing

Purpose of Position : The Nurse Practitioner of the High-Risk Genetic Testing Program will determine individual or family risk for a variety of genetic testing mutations.

Description :

• 1. Acts as a liaison or advocate for patients carrying a genetic trait or have an inherited disease
• 2. Is an resource for physicians in identifying genetic structures to reach a definitive diagnosis
• 3. Initiates consultations to provide information and support to families in which a member is diagnosed with a genetic mutation or is at risk or prone to certain inherited diseases
• 4. Identifies families at risk in the community investigating the problem, analyzes the inheritance pattern and probability of occurrence or recurrence, then interpreting the information gathered to the families concerning the mutation and discuss and order any further testing or treatment available
• 5. Reports to Medical Director of High-Risk Genetic Testing Program and Breast Services and collaborates daily with her on scope of practice
• 6. Nurse Practitioner is to see patients at the Cuda Women’s Health Center or other areas of the CCHC organization where such patients may be seen
• 7. Nurse Practitioner is to keep the physicians informed of all patients being seen so appropriate physician review and involvement can be insured
• 8. To participate in patient, follow up program as assigned or requested
• 9. Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively and cooperatively with all physicians, nurses and ancillary staff members of the Center
• 10. Assures that the patient’s rights as identified by the institution are met
• 11. Communicates all data relevant to patient and/or family needs to the health care team
• 12. Coordinates patient care with other health team members by documentation and communicating data for patients with common well-defined diagnosis/patient problem to provide continuity of care
• 13. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling
• 14. Contributes to the Women’s Health program through participation in community activities
• 15. The supervising physician will review all the written notes from the consultation of the NP with recommendations for diagnostic imaging and procedures

Insurance: The advanced practice staff shall, at all times, carry professional malpractice liability insurance with average of at least $1,000,000 per claim.

Consultation: If, at any time during the course of a client’s evaluation or treatment, the advanced practice identifies the patient’s care to be beyond the scope of the Nurse Practitioner’s expertise, consultation will occur with the supervising physician.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• MA-RN License
• MA licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Master degree in Nursing
• Mass Controlled Substances Registration
• Certification in Genetic Testing from a nationally recognized accredited program within one (1) year of hire
• Advanced practice Nurse Practitioner certification in Women’s Health
• Recommend CEU’S to meet certification requirement
• BLS current certification required
• Recommend ACLS current certification
• At least six (6) months practice as a Nurse Practitioner

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Breast Care Center

Annual/Hourly : Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range : $ 148778 - $ 164116

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.