Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)- Neuro ICU-MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Neuro ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver high-quality care in a collaborative environment. This role involves patient assessment, care plan development, and direct healthcare services across various settings. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's in Nursing and relevant licensure as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts licensure.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification.
• 0-1 year of nurse practitioner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to patients in various settings.
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests and develops care plans.
• Performs bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.

Skills

Medical History Assessment

Emergency Response

Quality Control

Patient Care Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, 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. 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.

The Division of Neurocritical Care (NCC), in collaboration with the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (ICU), provides comprehensive, compassionate, and technologically advanced patient- and family-centered care including the most advanced diagnostics and treatments, education of future leaders in the field, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research to develop new therapies.
Under the direction of the Associate Medical Director and the Nursing Director of Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and NCC division leadership, the Neuro ICU APP (can be Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is accountable for the delivery of consistent, high quality patient care.

The Neuro ICU APP develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized health care for a select patient population. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.

Education/Degree for an APP
• Master’s or Doctor of Nursing from an accredited nursing program or Master's Degree for Physician Assistant

Licensure, Certifications, or Registration for an APP
• Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner granted by a Board recognized certifying organization or certification as a Physician Assistant
• Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA (MCSR)
• DEA registration for controlled substances

Job 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

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]

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] 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

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:

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, 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

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