Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department in Northampton, MA.

The role includes four 10-hour shifts weekly, with flexible scheduling and weekend rotation opportunities. Eligible candidates have an RN-APRN license, 2+ years in Emergency Medicine as NP/PA preferred, and a strong focus on high-quality patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• MSN required.
• 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience.
• 2+ years of Emergency Medicine as an NP or PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documents admission, progress, procedure, operative, and discharge notes with high quality and timeliness.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency DepartmentApply: Onsite: Northampton-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4082182Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, 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.**Job Summary**At the Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department, we care for approximately 35,000 patients each year. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and timely emergency care to every patient we serve. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, work collaboratively with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and an experienced multidisciplinary team. APPs care for patients of all ages and acuity levels across the Emergency Department, managing a broad range of chief complaints, performing procedures and medical screening exams, and responding to changes in patients’ clinical conditions. APPs also have opportunities to teach APP students and participate in our dedicated educational program designed to support continued clinical development. Our broader Emergency Department team includes physicians, emergency nurses trained in trauma care, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric life support, as well as technicians, administrative staff, and patient observers. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Emergency Department at the Cooley Dickinson Main Campus, located at 30 Locust Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. The position consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, with flexible scheduling options available. Option 1: Rotating Schedule APPs work a combination of day, evening/night, and weekend shifts. Commitment to the departmental weekend rotation is required (typically ~4 shifts per quarter, but subject to change). APPs are also expected to cover one major and one minor holiday annually. Option 2: Weekend Schedule Weekend hours are defined as 7:00 PM Friday through 7:00 AM Monday. APPs who commit to working 24 or more weekend hours per week are eligible for a $25,000 annual shift commitment bonus. APPs interested in maintaining a full 40-hour schedule may supplement their weekend commitment with an additional weekday shift. APPs are also expected to cover one major and one minor holiday annually. Available Shifts: Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM • 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (Mondays only) • 10:00 AM–8:00 PM • 1:00 PM–11:00 PM • 6:00 PM–4:00 AM Saturday & Sunday • 8:00 AM–6:00 PM • 9:00 AM–7:00 PM • 1:00 PM–11:00 PM • 6:00 PM–4:00 AM This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking broad emergency medicine experience, exposure to higher-acuity patient care and procedures, ongoing clinical development, and flexible scheduling within a collaborative Emergency Department team. 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 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. -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**Master's Degree Nursing Required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required**Additional Job Details (if applicable)*** 2+ years of Emergency Medicine as an NP or PA experience strongly preferred**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**30 Locust Street**Pay Range**$135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual**Grade**7At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.