Nursing Practice Specialist MGH
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 46 - 115
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
The Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies is the Phase 1 First-in-Human Clinical Trial Program of the MGH Cancer Institute. The NPS position will be a resource to both the Termeer Infusion Nurses and to the Phase 1 Research Nurses and resource for clinical trial patients throughout the Cancer Center. The NPS will oversee the operations and execution protocols in the Infusion Unit and lend expertise to administering complex chemotherapy and clinical trial regimens helping to interface the implementation of written protocols into active treatment plans. Working with the Phase 1 Research Nurse team the NPS will oversee the activation of new protocols and amendments of existing protocols. NPS oversight will include tutorials and flowsheet development offered by Research Nurses to infusion nurses on new protocols. This position will report to the Nurse Director of the Termeer Phase 1 Program and the Cancer Institute Protocol Office and will work closely with both Protocol Office management and PCS nursing structure.
Essential Functions
Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
Work collaboratively with other CNS/NPS teams particularly in oncology and in the ambulatory setting to design and implement education for nurses across the hematology/oncology spectrum but in particular for clinical trial activity.
Expert level consultation
Supports independent nursing practice of professional nurses through collaborative consultative and role modeling activities.
Analyzes clinical and non-clinical variables to influence supervise manage or oversee patient care needs and predict and manage responses
Identifies current trends in health care and their implication for nursing practice.
Promotes the attainment of the goals of the patient/family plan of care.
Applies new technology nursing theories research findings and experiential knowledge to improve patient/family health care outcomes and to assist in the development of nursing practice as applicable.
Responds to change in clinical practice by planning designing implementing and evaluating guidelines protocols and standards in collaboration with clinicians and other members of the health care team.
Identifies and recommends interventions regarding ethical issues in patient/family care and guides staff and other providers in application of ethical concepts to address patient care issues.
Applies innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
Acts as a content resource to colleagues patient/families and others as identified.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the consultative process.
Provides direct patient care Initiates facilitates coordinates and manages interdisciplinary collaboration for the purposes providing direct care of the patient and family.
Participates in the attainment of the goals of the patient and family.
Education - Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care of the patient and family.
Identifies learning needs and develops and implements programs for patient education within the area of specialization.
Supports participates and contributes to educational programs for clinical and support staff both locally across the larger organization as well as oncology facilities in the wider community.
Facilitates the acquisition of advanced clinical skills in staff nurses and students through role modeling practice and consultation in the clinical setting.
Fosters and supports projects initiated by nurses through poster presentations attendance at conferences and possible publication
Encourages nurses to advance their careers by pursuing advanced degrees and the clinical ladder program.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice - Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care outcomes.
Uses nursing theories research findings and evidence-based practice to plan design evaluate nursing practice and to generate researchable clinical problems.
Promotes staff and student utilization of the research process.
Participates in and supports research
Utilizes scientific method in collecting data on clinical practice issues
Initiates participates in and continually evaluates quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of structure process and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice. Identifies improvement opportunities designs and plans programs for improvement and implements programs in the clinical environment.
Professional Development - Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional development.
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing and health care practices.
Identifies own learning needs and goals and designs a plan to meet them
Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces of the Department of Nursing The Cancer Institute The Cancer Institute Protocol Office PCS MGH at large across MGB and nationally.
Participates in activities that foster peer support and networking.
Fulfills professional role through involvement in professional organization activities presentations and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Nursing required.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
5-7 year Oncology RN experience required.
Research RN experience preferred.
We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Reasons to Choose MGH
1. The States First Magnet Hospital
2. Opportunities for growth and development
3. Medical Dental and Vision insurance
4. Tuition Reimbursement
5. Generous paid time off
6. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
7. Free parking for nights and weekends
8. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
9. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
10. Employee Perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything
from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
If this sounds like the ideal environment for your skills we invite you to join us.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
-Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
-Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.
-Provide health care services to patients.
-Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.EducationBachelors Degree Nursing required and Masters Degree Nursing requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS - State License - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceClinical nursing experience 3-5 years required and Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred and Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles. - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. - Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams patients and families. - Leadership abilities to provide guidance mentorship and education to nursing staff. - Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development.Onsite32 Fruit Street40RegularDay (United States of America)The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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 Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies is the Phase 1 First-in-Human Clinical Trial Program of the MGH Cancer Institute. The NPS position will be a resource to both the Termeer Infusion Nurses and to the Phase 1 Research Nurses and resource for clinical trial patients throughout the Cancer Center. The NPS will oversee the operations and execution protocols in the Infusion Unit and lend expertise to administering complex chemotherapy and clinical trial regimens helping to interface the implementation of written protocols into active treatment plans. Working with the Phase 1 Research Nurse team the NPS will oversee the activation of new protocols and amendments of existing protocols. NPS oversight will include tutorials and flowsheet development offered by Research Nurses to infusion nurses on new protocols. This position will report to the Nurse Director of the Termeer Phase 1 Program and the Cancer Institute Protocol Office and will work closely with both Protocol Office management and PCS nursing structure.
Essential Functions
Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
Work collaboratively with other CNS/NPS teams particularly in oncology and in the ambulatory setting to design and implement education for nurses across the hematology/oncology spectrum but in particular for clinical trial activity.
Expert level consultation
Supports independent nursing practice of professional nurses through collaborative consultative and role modeling activities.
Analyzes clinical and non-clinical variables to influence supervise manage or oversee patient care needs and predict and manage responses
Identifies current trends in health care and their implication for nursing practice.
Promotes the attainment of the goals of the patient/family plan of care.
Applies new technology nursing theories research findings and experiential knowledge to improve patient/family health care outcomes and to assist in the development of nursing practice as applicable.
Responds to change in clinical practice by planning designing implementing and evaluating guidelines protocols and standards in collaboration with clinicians and other members of the health care team.
Identifies and recommends interventions regarding ethical issues in patient/family care and guides staff and other providers in application of ethical concepts to address patient care issues.
Applies innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
Acts as a content resource to colleagues patient/families and others as identified.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the consultative process.
Provides direct patient care Initiates facilitates coordinates and manages interdisciplinary collaboration for the purposes providing direct care of the patient and family.
Participates in the attainment of the goals of the patient and family.
Education - Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care of the patient and family.
Identifies learning needs and develops and implements programs for patient education within the area of specialization.
Supports participates and contributes to educational programs for clinical and support staff both locally across the larger organization as well as oncology facilities in the wider community.
Facilitates the acquisition of advanced clinical skills in staff nurses and students through role modeling practice and consultation in the clinical setting.
Fosters and supports projects initiated by nurses through poster presentations attendance at conferences and possible publication
Encourages nurses to advance their careers by pursuing advanced degrees and the clinical ladder program.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice - Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care outcomes.
Uses nursing theories research findings and evidence-based practice to plan design evaluate nursing practice and to generate researchable clinical problems.
Promotes staff and student utilization of the research process.
Participates in and supports research
Utilizes scientific method in collecting data on clinical practice issues
Initiates participates in and continually evaluates quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of structure process and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice. Identifies improvement opportunities designs and plans programs for improvement and implements programs in the clinical environment.
Professional Development - Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional development.
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing and health care practices.
Identifies own learning needs and goals and designs a plan to meet them
Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces of the Department of Nursing The Cancer Institute The Cancer Institute Protocol Office PCS MGH at large across MGB and nationally.
Participates in activities that foster peer support and networking.
Fulfills professional role through involvement in professional organization activities presentations and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Nursing required.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
5-7 year Oncology RN experience required.
Research RN experience preferred.
We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Reasons to Choose MGH
1. The States First Magnet Hospital
2. Opportunities for growth and development
3. Medical Dental and Vision insurance
4. Tuition Reimbursement
5. Generous paid time off
6. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
7. Free parking for nights and weekends
8. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
9. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
10. Employee Perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything
from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
If this sounds like the ideal environment for your skills we invite you to join us.
Job Summary
Responsible for developing educational programs clinical decision-making management of quality outcomes and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment health promotion disease prevention health education and patient and family counseling activities.Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
-Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
-Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.
-Provide health care services to patients.
-Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.
Qualifications
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Pay Range
$46.78 - $115.70/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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