NP or PA - MGBCI Multiple Myeloma/Procedure Clinic - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Full-time, 4-10hr shifts, M-F, no weekends or holidays. Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. This practice specializes in the care of patients with multiple myeloma as well as patients requiring specific procedures in our procedure clinic. These teams have 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. This APP will deliver direct care to outpatients with two days of the work week dedicated to working directly with the multiple myeloma team and two days dedicated to working in the procedure clinic. 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 the field. 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 providers within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care. The APP develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of specialized health care for this oncology patient population throughout the care continuum. Promotes a professional and collaborative relationship and effort between the advanced practice team, medical staff, professional nursing staff, and administrative staff. Strives to provide and to ensure continuity of care for patients, while being efficient in use of resources. Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for oncologic specific procedures including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, Ommaya reservoir taps, and skin biopsies, amongst others. Training will be provided. Indications and interpretation of radiology, pathology, and laboratory results. Understands the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction. Serves as a role model for professional advance practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives to name a few. In addition to clinical skills, this person should possess strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively with other members of the team.

Requirements

Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required
Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or Physician Assistant [MA License]
Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant 1-2 year 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
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary.
Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters.

Nice To Haves

prior hematology/oncology experience preferred
Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred
Procedural competency preferred
Familiarity with clinical trials preferred
Demonstrated competence in specialized area.
Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information.
Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records to consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

Caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other providers within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care.
The APP develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of specialized health care for this oncology patient population throughout the care continuum.
Promotes a professional and collaborative relationship and effort between the advanced practice team, medical staff, professional nursing staff, and administrative staff.
Strives to provide and to ensure continuity of care for patients, while being efficient in use of resources.
Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for oncologic specific procedures including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, Ommaya reservoir taps, and skin biopsies, amongst others. Training will be provided.
Indications and interpretation of radiology, pathology, and laboratory results.
Understands the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction.
Serves as a role model for professional advance practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives to name a few.
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
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
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures