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

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for their Lung Transplant Program. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for lung transplant candidates and recipients. This role involves both inpatient and potential outpatient responsibilities, focusing on patient assessment, education, and management of complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an APP preferred.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Provide education to patients and families about pre- and post-transplant care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's Degree Nursing

Job description

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

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4013802 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

Lung transplantation remains the only therapeutic option for patients with end-stage lung disease and is a dynamic field at the cutting edge of medicine.

The MGH Lung Transplant Program seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our large multidisciplinary program. The successful candidate will join a program dedicated to a tripartite mission of excellence in patient care, dedication to sharing knowledge, and advancement of transplant science. The position reports to the Program Medical and Surgical Directors and administratively to the Sr. Administrative Director of the Transplant Center and MCS Programs.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner practice, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for ensuring continuity of care of lung transplant candidates and recipients in one or more phases of transplant and will work collaboratively across all phases of transplant with members of the multidisciplinary team.

The APP is responsible for providing comprehensive care, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in a variety of settings, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The APP will also be responsible for providing education to patients and their families. The APP acts as the central point of contact and maintains open lines of communication between the surgeons, physicians, other members of the team, and related clinical services.

The APP will perform in the role of Independent Licensed Provider (ILP) and be responsible to work both independently and in collaboration with other providers. This role is primarily for inpatient care (pre- and post-transplant) with potential for outpatient coverage as well.
• Assess, plan, implement and collaborate on needs and care of patients.
• Pre-transplant: Assess candidacy for transplant through interpretation of a variety of clinical tests, identify and manage obstacles to transplantation, and assist potential candidates through the transplant evaluation process.
• Post-transplant: Manifest a high level of expertise in clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex medical/surgical patients with actual or potential health problems related to their transplant, health maintenance of these patients, and psychosocial factors following transplant.
• Triage and management of sick calls. Management of/liaison with outside facilities housing MGH lung transplant recipients.
• Patient education re: complexities of pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care. Incorporate concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling re: medication management, infection prevention, exercise/health maintenance, and medical monitoring.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an APP with demonstrated clinical competence and professional accountability, preferred.
• Strong clinical skills (particularly in internal medicine), knowledge to enable effective interactions and communications with all members of the healthcare team.
• Highly motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a complex environment; Strong sense of initiative; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize effectively, and complete tasks; Flexibility to handle deadline pressures.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.

Education/Degree
• Master’s degree is required.

Licensure, Certifications, or Registration
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current DEA license (if NP)

Job Summary

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 Function
-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

Qualifications

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]

Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN]

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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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