Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)- Inpatient Transplant-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide exceptional patient care across various medical settings. In this role, you will assess and manage patients, perform thorough examinations, and develop tailored care plans based on diagnostic findings. Your expertise will ensure high-quality documentation and effective communication with medical staff and patients alike. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse skills and perspectives, and contribute to a collaborative environment where your impact on patient care is truly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to patients in various settings.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and develops care plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medical History Taking

Documentation Skills

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting

-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 according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

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

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 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.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.