NP or PA -Vascular Surgery- Stoneham location- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 40 hrs, 4-10s or 5-8s, M-F, Stoneham location. Under the supervision and direction of the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Administrative Nurse Manager, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing APP practice, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients seeking care at the MGH Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, in Stoneham location. The APP is responsible for triaging new and follow-up patients, administering prescribed wound care, educating patients, coordinating the patient’s plan of care and follow-up, verifying test results, and maintaining the clinical environment and supply of special purchase products and topical medications, as needed. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate vascular patients, arrange diagnostic procedures, coordinate consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, and provide patient and family education. The APP must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the adult and older adult populations served in this area. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. 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

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]
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
Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac life support standards as established by the American Heart Association.
Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wound care and management, preferred
Interest in wound care and venous care
Interest in potentially doing vein procedures such as sclerotherapy or phlebectomies in the long term
Ability to assess medical history of patient, as well as patient concerns, and to determine any limitations/contraindications.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Knowledge of locations of emergency equipment and procedures.
Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending vascular specialist.
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Triage new and follow-up patients
Administer prescribed wound care
Educate patients
Coordinate the patient’s plan of care and follow-up
Verify test results
Maintain the clinical environment and supply of special purchase products and topical medications, as needed
Obtain patient histories
Perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate vascular patients
Arrange diagnostic procedures
Coordinate consultations
Implement treatment plans
Communicate with referring physicians
Provide patient and family education
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