Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative Optimization

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to cover for full-time APPs across the perioperative continuum. The role targets about 10 hours per month minimum, with potential for 24 hours per month based on needs.

Clinicians may be assigned to sites in Chestnut Hill, Boston, Newton or other Mass General Brigham locations, onsite only. Salary is hourly, with a range from $59.04 to $83.59 per hour and comprehensive benefits as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• 2 years of licensed NP experience; 1-2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and education to diverse patient populations in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural settings.
• Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic results.
• Prescribe medications per policies and procedures.
• Maintain timely medical documentation, including notes and discharge summaries.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Direct patient care

History taking

Prescription writing

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in providing care to patients throughout the perioperative care continuum. This role is designed to provide coverage and support for our full-time APPs during planned and unanticipated absences. Scheduling needs may vary seasonally; however, per diem Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants should be available to work a minimum of approximately 10 hours per month, with potential opportunities to work up to three to four 8‑hour shifts per month based on departmental needs. To support patient access and minimize travel, in‑person clinical sessions will be based on the selected candidate’s geographic location within the Mass General Brigham footprint.

Potential practice locations

• 850 Boylston Street – Chestnut Hill, MA
• 55 Fruit Street – Boston, MA
• 2014 Washington Street – Newton, MA

Future practice sites

• 20 Patriot Place – Foxborough, MA
• 102–104 Endicott Street – Danvers, MA

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

• Education: 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

Experience 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

A minimum of five years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required, with experience in Primary Care, inpatient Hospital Medicine, Geriatrics, Perioperative Medicine, or pre-operative optimization strongly preferred.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Pay Range

$59.04 - $83.59/Hourly Grade 7

Compensation and Benefits

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

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. 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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