NP or PA-Outpatient Cancer Center- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

25d•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. Currently recruiting for Cutaneous oncology & GI oncology on MGH Main campus. This is a full time, 40hr position, four 10-hr M-F, no weekends or holidays Join a supportive and growing medical oncology Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Mass General Cancer Center at our Boston-based academic medical centers and/or network sites. Mass General Cancer Center specializes in the care of patients with a variety of hematologic malignancies and solid tumor oncologic diagnoses. Our team has 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 an invigorating and collaborative care environment. The medical oncology APP will provide direct and indirect care to ambulatory patients. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will partner with an attending oncologist(s) in the care of a consistent panel of patients though cross-coverage is expected. We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work-life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP 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.

Requirements

2+ years advanced practice and medical oncology experience is preferred.
Prior oncology RN experience is preferred for NP applicants.
Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred.
EPIC In-basket management, telemedicine experience preferred.
Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.
Master's Degree Nursing required
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] preferred
Experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 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.

Responsibilities

Performs and records the patient history and physical examination and discusses findings with the collaborating team. Obtaining and coordinating laboratory results, charting of clinical findings in the EMR, orders, nursing instructions, and other required elements.
Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring breast oncology patient care problems.
Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.
Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.
Collaborates with staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources and write appropriate orders improving access to care, establishing goals for the delivery of care to patients, participating in clinical research, and managing communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff.
Appreciates complex medication interactions.
Ensuring appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely matter through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
Educating patients regarding a variety of medical oncology issues associated with local or systemic therapy.
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.
Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines including antineoplastics.
Maintains and practices in accord with practice guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians and serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
Collaborates with staff and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
Supports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
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