NP or PA - MGBCI Waltham Infusion Unit- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

1d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The MGBCI Waltham Infusion Center is seeking a full-time (36 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Infusion Service Line team. This role serves as an infusion unit first responder for patients undergoing therapy and supportive care for solid tumor, malignant hematology, and classical hematology conditions, as well as for medical infusion patients receiving therapy for chronic illnesses. The position promotes infusion services access and efficiency and provides urgent care/symptom management in close collaboration with primary oncology disease teams and medicine teams. The APP will work collaboratively with nursing, physician, and operational leaders. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider 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
DEA and MCSR is 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

ACLS certification is preferred
At least 3 years’ experience as an APP first responder is preferred
Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the care of hematology/oncology and medicine patients in the outpatient setting.
Oversees the care of patients with complex diagnoses on the adult infusion unit, serving as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies.
Contributes to the design and implementation of care escalation pathways.
Works collaboratively with longitudinal hematology/oncology and medical teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the care continuum.
Provides consultation to both nurses and providers 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.
Promotes a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
Responsible for the assessment and management of medical oncology patients and medical infusion patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in this transactional setting and contributes to complex care coordination with primary continuity providers.
Serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement, or quality and safety initiatives.
Provides thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care.
Demonstrates operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.
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.