What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology Ellison 11 Responding Clinician - MGH PER DIEM position at Mass General Brigham?
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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Responding clinician footprint expanding to Weekend coverage (currently covered by moonlighting fellow )
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized cardiovascular health care. The APP promotes a collaborative relationship among various health care professionals toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. The APP serves as a role model for professional practice in the management of cardiovascular patients.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the state of Massachusetts and the MGH governing Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) practice, and under the general supervision of the Director of Advanced Practice Providers and the Medical Director for Interventional Cardiology, the APP provides direct care to patients in a high-volume inpatient clinical service. S/he Admits, discharges and develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized health care for a select patient population with cardiovascular disease. S/he/they will be intimately involved in direct care and education of patients, and should have experience working with patients requiring diagnostic and/or invasive procedures performed in a cardiac catheterization lab. The APP promotes a collaborative relationship among various health care professionals toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
The APP will be the primary clinical "responmding clinician" for Ellison 11 inpatient cardiology patients. This included patients with heart failure and valvular heart disease undergoing specialty valve procedures including TAVR, Mitral Clip, tricuspid valve repair. S/he will manage patients collaboratively with an attending cardiologist or Cardiology hospitalist. They will be responsible for day to day management, ordering meds, tests and daily assessment of patients.
S/he/they will coordinate testing or specialty referrals, order diagnostic studies and interventional procedures.
Qualifications
UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2
Prescribe medications in accordance with guidelines developed with the supervising physician(s)
Scope of Prescriptive Practice
Prescribe Schedule II-VI medications in accordance with guidelines developed with supervising physician Maintain a current license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Food and
Drugs
Maintain a certificate for prescribing controlled substances from the Drug Enforcement Administration Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs. Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
Participates in MGH and Partners quality initiatives and/or hospital committees as assigned
Shift will be days evenings in a rotation and will include some weekend and weekday Holiday responsibilities.
Education
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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
Work Location
80 Blossom Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Responding clinician footprint expanding to Weekend coverage (currently covered by moonlighting fellow )
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized cardiovascular health care. The APP promotes a collaborative relationship among various health care professionals toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. The APP serves as a role model for professional practice in the management of cardiovascular patients.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the state of Massachusetts and the MGH governing Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) practice, and under the general supervision of the Director of Advanced Practice Providers and the Medical Director for Interventional Cardiology, the APP provides direct care to patients in a high-volume inpatient clinical service. S/he Admits, discharges and develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized health care for a select patient population with cardiovascular disease. S/he/they will be intimately involved in direct care and education of patients, and should have experience working with patients requiring diagnostic and/or invasive procedures performed in a cardiac catheterization lab. The APP promotes a collaborative relationship among various health care professionals toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
The APP will be the primary clinical "responmding clinician" for Ellison 11 inpatient cardiology patients. This included patients with heart failure and valvular heart disease undergoing specialty valve procedures including TAVR, Mitral Clip, tricuspid valve repair. S/he will manage patients collaboratively with an attending cardiologist or Cardiology hospitalist. They will be responsible for day to day management, ordering meds, tests and daily assessment of patients.
S/he/they will coordinate testing or specialty referrals, order diagnostic studies and interventional procedures.
Qualifications
UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct care to a select patient population in collaboration with the physician.
2
Prescribe medications in accordance with guidelines developed with the supervising physician(s)
Scope of Prescriptive Practice
Prescribe Schedule II-VI medications in accordance with guidelines developed with supervising physician Maintain a current license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Food and
Drugs
Maintain a certificate for prescribing controlled substances from the Drug Enforcement Administration Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs. Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
Participates in MGH and Partners quality initiatives and/or hospital committees as assigned
Shift will be days evenings in a rotation and will include some weekend and weekday Holiday responsibilities.
Education
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)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Onsite
Work Location
80 Blossom Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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.
