Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -CSICU- MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mass General Brigham Cardiac Surgery department seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to support the Cardiac Surgery/Heart Center ICU. This 40-hour-per-week position involves 3-13 hour shifts with weekend/holiday requirements, onsite at 55 Fruit Street in Boston.

The NP/PA will participate in rounds, perform bedside procedures, manage orders and care plans, and collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and cardiology teams to optimize patient outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as NP/PA in Cardiac Surgery preferred.
• MA licensure required (RN/APRN or PA)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching in the cardiac surgery department.
• Assists surgeons in the operating room and performs clinical procedures.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates lab and diagnostic tests.
• Develops care plans and follow-up based on tests and exams.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per policies.
• Documents admissions, progress, operative and discharge notes.

Skills

ACNP

ECG interpretation

Radiology data

Ventilators

PA catheters

MCS devices

Vasoactive meds

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or PA

Job description

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Job Summary

This position is: 40hrs, 3-13hr shifts, D/N rotation, weekend/holiday requirement

Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice,
the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery/Heart Center Intensive Care Unit.

The starting pay rate for this position is: 143,873.60

• The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, Intensivists, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, 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 and Intensivists updated as required.

• The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, Intensivists, 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. Serves as a role model for professional APP practice.

Ideal Candidate will have:

Required Skills:

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data
• Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and vasoactive medications
• Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, preferably Cardiac ICU preferred
• Candidates with related experience (Trauma/ED, Inpatient Cardiology, Heart Failure practice) will be considered.

General Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP specifically works as an NP in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patient population in the cardiac surgery department.
• Assists surgeons in the operating room, performing technical clinical procedures 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.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• 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.

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 or Physician Assistant in Cardiac Surgery preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
• 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)

Pay Range

$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

EEO Statement:

1200 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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