Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) -CSICU- MGH
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) -CSICU- MGH
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Job Description
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 notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses other Advanced Practice staff Intensivists residents and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures participate in the development and implementation of care plans coordinate tests and consultations implement treatment plans communicate with referring physicians perform patient education and prepare patients for discharge all while keeping Surgeons and Intensivists updated as required.
The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons Residents Fellows PAs Nursing Staff Cardiologists Heart Failure team Intensivists and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional APP practice.
Skills/Experience:
Required Skills:
Advanced knowledge of reading ECG Radiology and Laboratory data
Basic understanding of ventilators PA catheters Mechanical Circulatory Support devices and vasoactive medications
Ability to function in a high intensity complex unit within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong communication skills
Required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferably Cardiac ICU
Candidates with related experience (Trauma/ED Inpatient Cardiology Heart Failure practice) will be considered.
Education:
Masters Degree in NP or PA practice
Licensure/certifications:
Required for both NP & PA
Job Summary
SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP specifically works as an NP in cardiac surgery credentialed with Operative First Assist and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
Provides direct care counseling and teaching to patient population in the cardiac surgery department.
Assists surgeons in the operating room performing technical clinical procedures Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders interprets and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and followup 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
Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Nurse Practitioner NP / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN State License Generic HR Only required
Experience
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Surgery preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
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 PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
