Addiction Medicine SUD Nurse Practitioner II BWFH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing patient populations with medical and/or surgical conditions, providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. The NP may also precept a small group of learners. This position provides expert clinical care to patients with substance use disorder on the hospital Addiction Consult Team. Addiction consultation in hospital and Emergency Department settings includes rapid assessment, diagnostic clarification, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy initiation, treatment planning, and linkage at discharge to ongoing addiction treatment. The NP works with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, resource specialists, and recovery coaches. The ideal schedule is a standard 10-hour day for NPs, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is onsite at 1153 Centre Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing.
Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license and credentials.
1–2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience required; the posting also states 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience.
Must have CARN-NP certification or be willing to obtain it within the first 18 months of employment.
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Provide addiction consultation, including rapid assessment, diagnostic clarification, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy initiation, treatment planning, and linkage to ongoing addiction treatment at discharge.
May precept a small group of learners.