What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner I (Every Weekend Required) position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
*** This is for an every weekend position ***
New graduate NP applicants: Please list clinical rotations (including institution and specialty) in your resume.
This innovative opportunity is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to collaborate with attending hospitalists on the Hospital Medicine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital. This opportunity includes direct patient care from admission to discharge and a cross-coverage model for general inpatient medicine patients and subspecialty services.
Each NP will follow 6 patients on average, with one admission per day. The NP promotes a collaborative 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 energetic clinicians that want to be part of a large academic team with MD/DO colleagues and NP/PA peers. The ideal candidate must be 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 an every weekend position and candidates may decide between either a part-time (24h) or full time (36 or 40h) employee. The weekend shifts are each 12-hour shifts.
* Experienced NPs may anticipate a rotation of nights during their 1st year of employment.
* New graduate NPs may anticipate a rotation of nights after their first year and between their 2nd year of employment.
PLEASE NOTE: The weekend only position comes with an annual bonus that is paid out every 6 months if the minimum program requirements are met. NPs who are hired into this weekend position must sign a contract with the department.
Requirements:
* General medical inpatient or ICU experience is preferred for experienced NPs; however, those with other APP experience may be considered.
* All new graduates MUST include their clinical rotations in their resumes and should include prior work experience.
o If a new graduate, then you must be in good standing to complete your degree.
o NPs: A minimum of two years of inpatient RN experience is strongly preferred for new graduate NPs and ICU experience is a plus.
* Must 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.
* Obtain accurate patient history, perform comprehensive physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems.
* Current Massachusetts State Licensure, with all associated active certifications, as a Nurse Practitioner, which must be in good standing.
* MCSR and DEA licenses
* Active ACLS/BLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.
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
Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
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.
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The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Qualifications - External
General medical inpatient or ICU experience is preferred for experienced NPs; however, those with other NP experience may be considered.
Current Massachusetts State Licensure, with all associated active certifications as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing.
MCSR and DEA licenses
Active ACLS/BLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.
Additional_Job_Description
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
