NP or PA-Neurosurgery Pediatric Service- MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. This position is M-F 5-8hr shifts, with the option for one remote day once clinical practice is established, no weekends or holidays The Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Hospital (MGH) is a nationally acclaimed program with over 25 neurosurgeons, 40 faculty, 21 residents, and over 340 department staff and volunteer members. Our clinicians perform over 4,300 surgical procedures and over 20,000 clinical visits, with over $70M in collections, across its robust network and a growing Research endeavor. The right candidate would join a highly functional, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing patient-focused, world-class neurosurgical care. APP to support new and existing Tumor Neurosurgery program at MGH. Under the supervision and direction of the APP Director and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing APP practices, the APP will be responsible for the care of patients in the Pediatric Neurosurgical Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The APP will coordinate and perform preoperative assessments, coordinate treatment, and assist in the management of postoperative care. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for surgery and for post-surgical readmission, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge. NP or PA licensure required Pediatric Licensure required Job Summary Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of pediatric population of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. Essential Functions - Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient & family 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 Required for All Jobs - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards - Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Requirements

• NP or PA licensure required
• Pediatric Licensure required
• Master's Degree Nursing required
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
• Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] required
• experience as a nurse practitioner
• pediatric experience required
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families of pediatric patients.
• 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

• 0-1 year preferred pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient & family 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level