Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Burns and Wound Service- MGH
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Burns and Wound Service- 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.
The APP provides clinical care for the patients of the MGH Burn and Wound Service supports the excellence of the training and education of young practitioners provided within our Harvard academic teaching hospital environment supports world-class clinical and basic research in the care of burn injured and complex wound patients and complies with ABA/ACS Verified Burn Center requirements to maintain an organized Burn Program.
The APP plays a critical role in the evaluation treatment and ongoing management of patients with thermal injuries and acute/chronic wounds. The position is primarily inpatient based with occasional coverage in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the following:
Conduct daily evaluation of burns of varying depth.
Debridement dressing changes and other wound care interventions as appropriate
Assessment of skin graft take after the removal of the primary dressing.
Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
Function as a resource to residents and nursing staff.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds MM conference weekly team meeting and quality improvement projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
1-year experience required; 2-years of experience preferred
Minimum of 1-year of ICU experience required
Education/Degree
Masters degree is required.
Licensure Certifications or Registration
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current DEA license (if NP)
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
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)
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
