Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)- SICU/MICU/Burns ICU- MGH

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess and manage patient care across various settings. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and possess a RN license, contributing to high-quality patient care through direct involvement and clinical assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred.
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to patients in various settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Skilled in taking medical histories

Maintain quality control standards

React calmly in emergency situations

Communicate clearly

Education

Master's Degree Nursing

Job description

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]

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 Description

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.