NP or PA MGBCI- Medical Infusion Unit- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Infusion Center at Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time (36 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their practice in Boston and Waltham. This role will serve as an infusion unit first responder, promote infusion services access and efficiency, and may provide limited urgent care/symptom management in close collaboration with longitudinal medicine providers. The APP will be responsible for the care of medicine patients in the outpatient setting, overseeing patients with complex medical diagnoses on the adult infusion unit, and acting as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies. They will work collaboratively with medical teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care, provide consultation to nurses and physicians, and apply advanced practice knowledge to solve complex patient care problems. The role involves writing orders in accordance with guidelines, maintaining practice according to state and hospital regulations, serving on committees, and collaborating on educational needs. The APP will monitor patient outcomes, facilitate patient movement through the system, support research efforts, evaluate practice effectiveness, and be responsible for their own professional growth and credential maintenance.

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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as an APP is preferred
EPIC experience preferred
DEA and MCSR is required
ACLS certification is preferred
First responder experienced is preferred.
Demonstrated competence in the care of the adult medical patient:
Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and plan of care 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.
Solid organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can optimally influence and lead as necessary.
Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters.

Responsibilities

Oversees the care of patients with complex medical diagnoses serving as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies while on the adult infusion unit.
Works collaboratively with longitudinal medical teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the care continuum.
Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians to maintain and improve access to infusion services.
Applies advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines.
Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.
Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
Identifies own learning needs and goals.