Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Critical Care

Partner's Healthcare; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Dover, NH, seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Critical Care team at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The role is a 40-hour/week position based at 789 Central Avenue in Dover.

The APP will provide high-acuity care in a collaborative ICU setting, with attending physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Experience cannot replace a degree.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license required.
• At least two years of licensed NP experience; residency/fellowship acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients in a busy ICU.
• Coordinate with attending physicians and nursing staff for care plans.
• Perform rounds, orders, and participate in family discussions as needed.
• Potential bedside procedures and cross-coverage based on unit needs.

Skills

Critical care experience

APRN licensure

Nurse Practitioner

Residency or fellowship

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Physician CorporationMass 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Critical Care team at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, located at 789 Central Avenue in Dover, NH.

This position offers scheduling flexibility based on the preference of the selected candidate. We are open to either a rotating schedule (days and nights) or a dedicated Nocturnist schedule. Day shift hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and night shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The selected candidate will be expected to work ten 12-hour shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional open shifts as desired. There is no call requirement associated with this role.

The APP will provide comprehensive, high-acuity care to critically ill patients in a collaborative ICU setting, working closely with attending physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients with complex medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.

Additional responsibilities include performing daily rounds, responding to changes in patient condition, coordinating care transitions, and participating in family discussions and goals-of-care conversations as appropriate. The APP may also support bedside procedures, consultation services, and cross-coverage based on departmental needs.

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

• 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.
• 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

• EducationMaster's Degree Nursing required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No
• Licenses and CredentialsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required Additional Job Details (if applicable) At least one year of APP experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or another equivalent inpatient setting is required. This can include completion of a residency or fellowship

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 789 Central AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $126838.40 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade 7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 1812 Wentworth-Douglass Physician 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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