What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospital Medicine Unit - MGH position at Mass General Brigham?
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An innovative opportunity for an NP to collaborate with attending hospitalists on the Hospital Medicine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital!
WE SUPPORT NEW GRADUATES!!!
One-on-one direct support for your first 10 weeks of work with us as well as ongoing check-ins on your progress.
- Supportive clinical work environment working as a Team with our HMU attendings.
- This is a 36 hour OR 40 hour per week Position and you get to choose!!!
- This position will start as a day shift and then integrate into nights after the 1st year for New graduates and during the first year for an experienced NP.
- New graduate NP applicants: Please list clinical rotations (including institution and specialty) in your resume.
- Excellent, comprehensive training and support (developed based on your skill and experience level).
This opportunity includes direct patient care from admission to discharge and a cross-coverage model for general inpatient medicine patients and subspecialty services.
The NP will follow 6 patients on average, with one admission per day.
The NP promotes a cohesive relationship and effort between the hospitalists, private physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Applicants for this position should be patient-centered, motivated, and upbeat clinicians that want to on a large academic team with MD/DO colleagues and NP/PA peers. You are a self-starter and able to respond, triage, and systematically care for both non-urgent and acute issues that arise in our patients.
This position is for a rotation of both day and night coverage
- The day and night positions are each 12 hour coverage models, with the night being primarily cross coverage and admitting responsibilities.
- Experienced NPs should anticipate a rotation of nights during their 1st year of employment.
- New graduate NPs should anticipate a rotation of nights after their first year and between their 2nd year of employment.
- All new graduates please include their clinical rotations in their resumes and should include prior work experience.
- If a new graduate, then you are in good standing to complete your degree.
- Possess the ability to care for critically ill adult patients with a broad range of medical problems.
- Display maturity and self-confidence to follow patients with a complex management plan.
- Acquire accurate patient history, perform comprehensive physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems.
PLEASE NOTE: Within the first year, there is an expectation to work every other weekend. This weekend requirement will be reduced in subsequent years.
We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees such as:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for someone dedicated like you to be a part of our team.
About Mass General Hospital We are world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education and committed to delivering our employees with a dynamic career.
Job Summary
SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
- 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
- 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
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
Qualifications
Master's Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
