Nurse Practitioner (NP) Or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology Ellison 11 Responding Clinician - MGH
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology Ellison 11 Responding Clinician - 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 not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
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:
1. Provides direct care to a select patient population in collaboration with the physician.
Performs and records the patient history and physical Utilizes advanced knowledge to identify prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems. Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MDs) enhancing continuity of care. Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care according to practice guidelines. Collaborates with staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources. Writes orders which are in accordance with current guidelines. Maintains and practices in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations
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
Masters 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)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
