Regional Advanced Practice Provider Geriatric Resources
Regional Advanced Practice Provider Geriatric Resources
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$ 120390 - 170456
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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.
Regions Hiring: North South East and West of Boston patients will be within 45 miles of practices. APP will provide onsite support at MGB sites patient homes and Assembly Row Somerville
Job Summary
The OpportunityMass General Brighams Population Health team is committed to enhancing the health care experience for older adults through personalized home-based care that supports independence functionality and quality of life. We develop innovative programs that deliver care where and when it is needed most. This patient-centered model ensures that care is tailored to the unique needs of each individual. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and proactive care management our value-based care models address the complex needs of older adults.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mass General Brigham Population Health department as a Nurse Practitioner within the GRACE (Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders) program. The GRACE Nurse Practitioner will provide home-based geriatric assessment and care management for older adults aligned with Mass General Brighams Primary Care Providers. This role is designed to proactively support vulnerable older adults ensuring comprehensive coordinated care that aligns with their goals and preferences.
As part of this initiative the GRACE Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in:
1) Conducting in-home geriatric assessments in collaboration with a GRACE Social Worker.
2) Developing and implementing individualized care plans using GRACE care protocols.
3) Engaging patients and caregivers in health education chronic disease management and goals-of-care discussions.
4) Coordinating care with primary care providers and the GRACE interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital utilization.
This role is an essential part of Mass General Brighams commitment to improving care delivery for high-risk older adults through proactive patient-centered management. The GRACE Nurse Practitioner will build strong lasting relationships with patientsoffering culturally responsive care continuity and education to help manage complex health conditions and promote maximum functioning.
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Nurse Practitioner with weekly schedules consisting of 36 hours of clinical patient-facing time and 4 hours of administrative time. This will be a hybrid role with the expectation that the Nurse Practitioner will conduct home visits in the Boston/Boston metro area up to 2 days per week and work remotely for the remainder of the week. Potential Primary Care clinics include:
Key components of GRACE Team Care include:
- In-home assessments by a nurse practitioner and social worker team.
- Individualized care plans developed using GRACE protocols.
- Collaborative care planning with primary care physicians.
- Ongoing home-based care management and coordination.
- Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings including a geriatrician pharmacist and mental health liaison.
As an independent practitioner the GRACE Nurse Practitioner exercises clinical judgment and autonomy in evaluating medical and functional statuses planning treatments and applying nursing ethics to complex geriatric care scenarios.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- Masters Degree Nursing required
- Registered Nurse RN - MA State License required
- Preferred Nurse Practitioner NP / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN MA State License
- Experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred
- Physician Assistant candidate can also be considered MA state license required
- Masters Degree Physician Assistant required
- Physician Assistant State License
- Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Skills for Success
- 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)
Working Model
- M-F Eastern Business Hours required
- Hybrid role requires regional coverage for APPs assigned region
- Region will be determined based on candidate preference and business needs
- Regions include North South East and West of Boston MA
- Includes in home patient visits for evaluation for care plan patient home will be within 45 miles of practices within the region
- Ideally Provider will have estimated 10 home visits per week travel includes 4-5 days per week and MGB sites.
- Formal structured training program for 60-90 days prior to patient home visits
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Pay Range
$120390.40 - $170456.00/AnnualGrade
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Employment Type
Full-Time
