NP or PA - Ambulatory Lymphoma - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lymphoma Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) supports the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s ambulatory lymphoma patient population in Boston. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the provider delivers evidence-based direct patient care, manages a panel of patients throughout their continuum of care, and coordinates with clinicians, nurses, administrative staff, and other hospital and clinic professionals to support continuity of care. The role includes assessing and managing lymphoma patients through diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and evaluating patients over time. The provider also delivers counseling and education in the ambulatory setting. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift, and onsite at 55 Fruit Street.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or completion of a Physician Assistant program; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant, as applicable.
Current nurse practitioner certification in an appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.
Registered Nurse state license listed; Massachusetts APRN credential and Massachusetts Physician Assistant license are listed as preferred credentials.
Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant: 0–2 years preferred.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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.

Nice To Haves

Two years of advanced practice experience.
Prior lymphoma experience.
Proficiency with Epic and electronic medical records.
Familiarity with clinical trials.
Massachusetts APRN credential or Massachusetts Physician Assistant license, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to ambulatory lymphoma patients.
Manage a panel of patients and support them throughout their continuum of care.
Assess and manage lymphoma patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, care planning, and ongoing evaluation.
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.
Maintain high-quality, timely clinical documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries as applicable.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Collaborate with providers, professional nurses, administrative staff, and other hospital and clinic professionals to facilitate patient care and continuity.
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations and maintain quality control standards.