Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative Optimization

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support perioperative care across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

The role covers planned and unplanned absences, with roughly 10 hours per month and up to 3–4 eight-hour shifts monthly, located within the Mass General Brigham footprint. The NP/PA must hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN-NP) and a Master’s in Nursing, with a minimum of five years’ experience in

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree Nursing required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

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.
• 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.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

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

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

Possible 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

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

Pay Range $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly

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