NP or PA-Inpatient Neurology- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Full-time, 40hrs, M-F, 5-8hr shifts, 7a-3:30p, no night or weekend requirements. The APP is a licensed provider. The APP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. MGB Neurology inpatient floors provide comprehensive, compassionate, and technologically advanced patient- and family-centered care including the most advanced diagnostics and treatments, education of future leaders in the field, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research to develop new therapies. MGB Neurology is hiring an inpatient neurology APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to deliver consistent, high-quality care to inpatients on the Lunder 7 and Lunder 8 Neuroscience inpatient floors at Massachusetts General Hospital. In collaboration with the supervising attending physicians, the APP will provide direct patient care and management for patients admitted for the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disease.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA (MCSR), required
DEA registration for controlled substances, required
Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or
Physician Assistant [MA License]
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

1-2 years of neuro APP experience, preferred
Inpatient neurology experience, preferred
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

Rounding with inpatient care team composed of attending physicians, APPs, fellows, and residents
Perform and record complete history and physical examination for inpatient neurology patients.
Examine and evaluate patients and assist in the development of their treatment plans.
Participate in the daily inter-disciplinary care rounds and collaborate with inpatient nursing services to arrange for needed diagnostic tests and procedures.
Write daily progress notes
Procedures: NGT/dobhoff placement, lumbar punctures, and ABGs
Interpret and apply lab data and other test results in patient care.
Arrange and coordinate discharge plans by writing d/c orders, prescriptions, and post-admission teaching for patients and/or families.
Respond to clinical questions from nurses and/or patients in a timely manner (responding clinician for approximately 8-10 patients/day).
Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division
Attend appropriate Neurology seminars, conferences, lectures, and other forums to support continuing medical education as approved by the Division leadership
Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate
Participates in quality improvement efforts and research efforts as directed by the service leadership
Partakes in PA and Neurology Resident teaching opportunities through discussion of clinical cases and other educational sessions
Participates in the PA student education program in Neurology
Participates PA grand rounds and or other educational forums on the topic of neurology
Communicates openly with supervising physicians and Department/Division leadership to improve patient, family, and care team satisfaction
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
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.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
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.