NP or PA - Ambulatory Lymphoma - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Lymphoma Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) provides direct care to ambulatory lymphoma patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the provider collaborates with physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and other hospital and clinic professionals to support continuity of care and management of patients’ diseases and related issues. The role is responsible for a panel of patients and supports them throughout the continuum of care. The provider assesses and manages lymphoma patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of care plans, and ongoing evaluation. The role also provides counseling and teaching in the ambulatory setting. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a day shift, and is onsite at 55 Fruit Street.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or a Physician Assistant degree/program completion is required.
Current licensure in Massachusetts as a registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Current nurse practitioner certification in an appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.
Registered Nurse state license.
Ability to take medical histories, 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 maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Two years of advanced practice experience is preferred; the detailed experience section indicates 0–2 years preferred.
Prior lymphoma experience.
Proficiency with Epic and other electronic medical records.
Familiarity with clinical trials.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credential in Massachusetts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated ambulatory and/or procedural patient population.
Assess and manage lymphoma patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and ongoing evaluation.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Manage a panel of patients throughout their continuum of care.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, administrative staff, and other hospital and clinic professionals to facilitate patient care.