Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Amb Cardiac Surgery- Per Diem- MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will provide care for patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service under the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons. This per diem role requires collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to coordinate care, education, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative assessments, coordinating tests, scheduling, and ensuring timely patient care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• One year of APP experience required.
• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a PA or NP.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• National certification in acute care advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and education for cardiac surgical patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Coordinate pre-operative evaluation, testing, and referrals with the surgical team.
• Develop and implement pre- and post-operative care plans and discharge planning.
• Communicate with Cardiac Surgeons, Intensivists, fellows, nursing staff, and patients/families to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

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Job Summary

This position is per diem, 7a-5p, M-F only

Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner's or Physician Assistant practice, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service.

• Participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeons updated as required.
• Maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Intensivists, Fellows, APPs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, and patients/families.
• Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.

Pre-operative Responsibilities

• Function in direct collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons in the division in the evaluation and assessment of pre and post-operative outpatients
• Performs comprehensive initial pre-operative cardiac surgical patient evaluation
• Performs Pre Admission Testing (PAT) for patients awaiting cardiac surgery
• Follow and manage patients during interim period between PAT visit and date of surgery to include following up on all pre-op data
• Facilitate scheduling of operative procedures by coordinating with the division surgical scheduler.
• Performs post operative outpatient assessment of patients
• Participate in the development of pre-op and post discharge protocols to standardize practice
• Collaborate with the Administrative Division Manager to ensure patient schedules and referrals are completed and correct.
• Coordinate pre and post-operative consultations with other divisions or departments when necessary
• Ensure pre-operative outpatients are fully evaluated and ready for surgery on a timely basis and in accordance with available operating suites
• Follows and manages outpatients in collaboration with Attending Surgeon while enhancing continuity of care
• Provide first contact for patients and their families
• Provide care coordination for patient testing prior to the initial office visit
• Coordinate care with Heart Center Access and Care Coordinators
• Refill prescriptions as needed

Ideal Candidate will have

• One year of APP experience, required
• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a PA or NP.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• National certification in acute care advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant practice

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• 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 in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or
• Physician Assistant [MA License]

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: 100 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $60.98 - $83.59/Hourly

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