Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Amb Cardiac Surgery- Per Diem- MGH

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Job Summary

This position is per diem 7a-5p M-F only

Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant practice the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service.
Participate in the development and implementation of care plans coordinate tests and consultations implement treatment plans communicate with referring physicians perform patient education and prepare patients for discharge all while keeping Surgeons updated as required.
Maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons Intensivists Fellows APPs Nursing Staff Cardiologists and patients/families.
Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
Pre-operative Responsibilities:
Function in direct collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons in the division in the evaluation and assessment of pre and post-operative outpatients
Performs comprehensive initial pre-operative cardiac surgical patient evaluation
Performs Pre Admission Testing (PAT) for patients awaiting cardiac surgery
Follow and manage patients during interim period between PAT visit and date of surgery to include following up on all pre-op data
Facilitate scheduling of operative procedures by coordinating with the division surgical scheduler.
Performs post operative outpatient assessment of patients
Participate in the development of pre-op and post discharge protocols to standardize practice
Collaborate with the Administrative Division Manager to ensure patient schedules and referrals are completed and correct.
Coordinate pre and post-operative consultations with other divisions or departments when necessary
Ensure pre-operative outpatients are fully evaluated and ready for surgery on a timely basis and in accordance with available operating suites
Follows and manages outpatients in collaboration with Attending Surgeon while enhancing continuity of care
Provide first contact for patients and their families
Provide care coordination for patient testing prior to the initial office visit
Coordinate care with Heart Center Access and Care Coordinators
Refill prescriptions as needed

Ideal Candidate will have:
One year of APP experience required
Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a PA or NP.
Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
National certification in acute care advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant practice

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP 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 evaluations.

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.
-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 in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Education
Masters Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials

- Registered Nurse RN - MA License

- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN MA License or

- Physician Assistant MA License

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)

Onsite

100 Blossom Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$60.98 - $83.59/Hourly

Grade

7

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