Nurse Practitioner - Hematology BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$51 - $135•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who manages selected patients and provides assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and ongoing implementation and evaluation of care plans. The role works in collaboration with physicians and other care-team members under mutually developed practice guidelines, and reports to the NP Senior Manager on nursing-discipline matters. In collaboration with physicians in the BWH Hematology division, the Nurse Practitioner provides care for patients with a range of hematologic conditions, including iron deficiency, anemia, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation issues, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. The position includes referral and patient-message triage, routine and urgent patient-care management, result review, care-plan adjustment, follow-up, and periprocedural planning. It also coordinates outpatient follow-up after hospitalization and may participate in clinical and translational research. The position works primarily at BWH Main Campus, with work also at Faulkner Hospital and DFCI locations. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, eight-hour day shifts. A hybrid schedule may be possible but is not guaranteed. Work takes place in varied patient-care environments where exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials may occur.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), DNP, or PhD in Nursing.
Completion of an approved formal nurse practitioner education program.
Valid prescriptive authority from Massachusetts DPH and the federal DEA.
FNP or ACNP certification.
ANA or other appropriate nursing certification in the area of practice.
Authorization from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in the expanded role.
Five years of APP experience in ambulatory healthcare, excluding infusion room, procedural, and urgent care experience.
Three years of classical hematology experience.
Three years of experience managing chronic diseases over the long term.
Ability to work collaboratively and function effectively on a healthcare team in a busy, diverse clinical environment.
Ability to serve as a resource to medical, nursing, and support staff regarding hematology patient care.
Ability to use information systems and databases such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and EPIC.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical and translational research studies.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to a patient panel and plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.
Provide collaborative care and management for patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses.
Triage incoming referrals and patient messages and assist with in-basket management.
Assess and triage patient visits, assist with routine and urgent care, review results and patient histories, modify care plans as needed, and arrange follow-up.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients; perform physical examinations and preventive health measures.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests; perform laboratory tests appropriate to the patient population.
Develop and arrange care plans and follow-up based on assessment and test findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies.
Document pertinent patient-care findings in the medical record.
Manage periprocedural planning and coordinate outpatient follow-up and care after hospitalizations.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to plan and communicate patient care and use resources efficiently.
Promote continuity of care and effective patient movement through interdepartmental collaboration.
Serve as a resource and role model for staff in areas of expertise and participate in appropriate committees.
Participate in staff education, onboarding, orientation, precepting, and continuing education activities.
Evaluate patient-care outcomes and practice effectiveness, revise care plans, and participate in quality-improvement programs.
Use quality-improvement data and research findings to enhance care; support clinical research efforts and participate in nursing research consistent with education and experience.
Participate in setting productivity metrics and managing personnel, time, supplies, and equipment cost-effectively.
Participate in employee selection and provide staff-evaluation input as requested.
Develop annual objectives with the NP Manager and collaborating physician, complete annual credentialing, and contribute to clinical-area goals.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and research in related clinical areas.