Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Amb Cardiac Surgery- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is per diem, 7a-5p, M-F only. Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner’s or Physician Assistant practice, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service. The APP will participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeons updated as required. The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Intensivists, Fellows, APPs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, and patients/families. The APP promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

One year of APP experience, required
Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a PA or NP.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
National certification in acute care advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant practice
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

0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Function in direct collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons in the division in the evaluation and assessment of pre and post-operative outpatients
Performs comprehensive initial pre-operative cardiac surgical patient evaluation
Performs Pre Admission Testing (PAT) for patients awaiting cardiac surgery
Follow and manage patients during interim period between PAT visit and date of surgery to include following up on all pre-op data
Facilitate scheduling of operative procedures by coordinating with the division surgical scheduler.
Performs post operative outpatient assessment of patients
Participate in the development of pre-op and post discharge protocols to standardize practice
Collaborate with the Administrative Division Manager to ensure patient schedules and referrals are completed and correct.
Coordinate pre and post-operative consultations with other divisions or departments when necessary
Ensure pre-operative outpatients are fully evaluated and ready for surgery on a timely basis and in accordance with available operating suites
Follows and manages outpatients in collaboration with Attending Surgeon while enhancing continuity of care
Provide first contact for patients and their families
Provide care coordination for patient testing prior to the initial office visit
Coordinate care with Heart Center Access and Care Coordinators
Refill prescriptions as needed
Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
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 in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.