Director of Geriatric Practice West Health Accelerator MGH
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 127691 - 186544
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 MGH (Mass General Hospital) Director of Geriatric Practice in partnership with program leadership is responsible for the direction and alignment of activities undertaken by the West Health Accelerator (WHA) team and in collaboration with leaders and stakeholders will lead nursing implementation at Mass General Hospital. The West Health Accelerator Program will expand the Superior Treatment of Elders Pathway (STEP) from the Center for Geriatric Surgery (CGS) at Brigham and Womens Hospital to nine hospitals across Mass General Brigham (MGB) and package the learnings into a scalable national model. The MGH Director of Geriatric Practice will participate in the development refinement communication and actualization of the WHA programs specific to the care of older adults and other adults with frailty within MGH departments service lines disciplines and role types.
This Advanced Practice Provider position will provide high-level oversight interprofessional collaboration and direct influence on both clinical care and system redesign while anchoring these efforts within the division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine thus ensuring a fuller integration of this work and its long-term sustainability.
Primary Responsibilities:
Participate in formulating the vision and strategic plan of geriatric efforts within the West Health Accelerator.
In collaboration with MGH and WHA geriatric leadership develop and maintain a comprehensive effective geriatric care program that aligns with geriatric best practices and meets external standards including that of state and national programs.
Collaborate with leadership and frontline providers to integrate geriatric principles into clinical workflows/pathways patient care guidelines/protocols and staff development activities.
As clinical expert and resource in geriatric care provide education mentorship and clinical coaching to interprofessional teams across multiple units within the academic medical center. Promote the implementation of evidence-based practices to optimize care for older adults support staff in complex case management and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. When more focused or complex clinical consultation is required facilitate appropriate formal referrals to geriatrics neurology or psychiatry.
As an advanced practice provider when on clinical rotation with the Geriatrics Inpatient Team provide direct consultative clinical services to hospitalized patients applying advanced knowledge in geriatric care and clinical expertise to support complex patient cases ensuring optimal care plans are developed and implemented for older frail adults; contribute to the clinical education and mentorship of other healthcare providers and clinical staff sharing expertise on the care of geriatric populations.
Qualifications:
Current licensure as an APRN/Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Masters degree (MSN) Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD in nursing science or a related advanced clinical degree required.
Certification in geriatric care or related specialties preferred.
At least 5-7 years of advanced practice nursing experience required preferably in geriatrics or an equivalent clinical field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in healthcare administration leadership or program management preferred
Experience in quality/process improvement initiatives or healthcare research is preferred.
Previous experience in a complex healthcare organization with interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desirable.
Job Summary
SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) III is a licensed NP III is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations including those with medical and/or surgical conditions as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions developing appropriate plans of care and conducting ongoing NP III performs additional leadership and project responsibilities in the team/department.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care counseling and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory inpatient operative and/or procedural settings.
-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.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-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.
-Nurse Practitioners IIIs will also perform additional duties including but not limited to: precepts a medium sized group of student learners; acts as a clinical resource in their division; creates and implements new clinical programs in division prepares QI analyses and presents findings to department/organizational committee and/or completes research outside of clinical role; presents at least 2 times/year at department meetings/specialty conferences/grand rounds/M&M.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN-NP - State License - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
6 years of experience as a certified nurse practitioner. 5-7 years required
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
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Pay Range
$127691.20 - $186544.80/AnnualGrade
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