NP or PA -Amb Cancer Center- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute harnesses the incredible expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers – Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and our system of community hospitals and healthcare centers. Our experts drive breakthroughs every day and raise the bar for patient outcomes, as we enhance our facilities to provide next-generation spaces for our patients and care teams. Together, we are one against cancer. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) continue to advance the mission of MGBCI by standing together as one team against cancer. APPs care for patients at all phases of their cancer journey and in many settings. They remain critical partners in ensuring access to care and support at all levels of need. APPs care for patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. As core members of the multidisciplinary team for decades, the APP teams are key in supporting access, care delivery, and innovation associated with growth across our expanding programs and new spaces. Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, MA! This team has a demonstrated history of providing exquisite, evidence-based patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work in this invigorating and collaborative environment. The Ambulatory Cancer Center APP will provide direct patient care. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care in the management of their disease and related issues as well as to develop expertise in these fields. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will be responsible for a panel of patients. Other responsibilities include caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other professionals within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care. We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work-life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice. The APP is responsible for the assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The APP provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to this patient population in the ambulatory setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or completion of NCCPA program.
Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP/PA.
Current certification as a nurse practitioner in appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
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.

Nice To Haves

2 Years Advanced Practice experience preferred
Prior oncology experience preferred.
Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred.
Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

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
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries