Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)-Amb Cancer Center- MGH

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Advanced Practice Provider:
Available opportunities in: Neuro-Oncology Gyn-Oncology & Hematology

Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston MA! This team has a demonstrated history of providing exquisite evidence-based patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work in this invigorating and collaborative environment.

The Ambulatory Cancer Center APP will provide direct patient care. With an interdisciplinary team approach this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers professional nurses and administrative staff to ensure continuity of patient care in the management of their disease and related issues as well as to develop expertise in these fields.

Within this role the advanced practice provider will be responsible for a panel of patients. Other responsibilities include caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other professionals within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care.

We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work-life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital combining knowledge skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring innovative scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.

The APP is responsible for the assessment and management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The APP provides direct care counseling and teaching to this patient population in the ambulatory 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
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Qualifications:
Masters degree in nursing or completion of NCCPA program.
Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP/PA.
Current certification as a nurse practitioner in appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.
2 Years Advanced Practice experience preferred
Prior specialty area (neuro-oncology gynecologic oncology hematology) experience preferred. Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred. Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.

Job Summary

Summary
The 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

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.

Onsite

55 Fruit Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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