NP - Pediatric Allergy - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Allergy Clinic. The position works at the MGH Main Campus and NWH and manages an independent panel of pediatric allergy and immunology patients, including clinical management and oversight of patients receiving treatment in a small procedural unit. The Nurse Practitioner may also manage and treat allergy clinical research participants. The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed provider who assesses and manages patient populations with medical and/or surgical conditions; provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; develops plans of care; and conducts ongoing evaluations. The role provides direct care, counseling, and education in applicable clinical settings.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license and credentials.
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of Nurse Practitioner experience; new graduates are not sought.
Prior RN experience in a critical care, emergency department, and/or acute care setting.
Previous experience in allergy and immunology and pediatrics.
Experience managing an independent patient panel.
Experience performing or supporting outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
Manage an independent panel of pediatric allergy and immunology patients.
Manage and oversee patients receiving treatments in a small procedural unit.
Manage and treat allergy clinical research participants as required.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Provide high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.