What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Community Care position at Mass General Brigham?
About Mass General Brigham
We are a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care to patients in need. Our mission is to provide compassionate and innovative medical care, while advancing research and education to improve patient outcomes.
As a registered nurse on our Med Surg team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, from rehabilitation after illness or injury to chronic disease management. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, communication, and mutual respect.
Job Responsibilities
As a registered nurse on our team, you will be responsible for providing quality, clinical services to patients in various settings in the community. This includes delivering patient care within organizational philosophy, policy and standards of community health practice, as well as performing admissions processes and case management responsibilities in accordance with MGB Healthcare at Home policies and standards of practice.
You will utilize thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications to ensure seamless care coordination. Additionally, you will provide skilled nursing care in the form of assessment, teaching, treatment, documentation, and care coordination, demonstrating high-quality customer service and financial awareness.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
- Current Massachusetts license as Registered Nurse
- Minimum of one year previous nursing experience in acute care setting. Prior home care experience preferred.
- Travel required within MGB Healthcare at Home geographic area
- Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred
- Strong interpersonal and customer service ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of health care providers
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, and adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed and adapt to unpredictable circumstances.
