Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative Optimization

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant is a licensed provider joining the perioperative care team to support our full-time APPs during planned and unplanned absences. Per diem shifts begin with a minimum of roughly 10 hours per month, with potential for up to three to four 8-hour shifts monthly based on departmental needs.

In-person sessions will be based on geographic location within the Mass General Brigham footprint to minimize travel, with practice sites including Chestnut Hill,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• APRN-NP state license required.
• 2 years NP experience; 1-2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population.
• 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 findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per policies and procedures.
• Documents admissions, progress, and discharge notes.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree Nursing

APRN-NP State License

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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

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 include:

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

With possible future practice sites include:

• 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

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

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

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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