Nurse Practitioner, Endoscopy

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

2d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will join the Endoscopy and Pre-Procedural Evaluation teams at Salem Hospital in an on-site, non-patient-facing role. The position combines clinical support and administrative responsibilities: 24 hours per week supporting Endoscopy patients, 8 hours supporting Surgical Specialties, and 8 hours of dedicated administrative time. The role focuses primarily on preoperative and pre-admission telephone assessments, including reviewing medical histories, evaluating perioperative risk factors, coordinating testing and clearances, providing patient education, and collaborating with procedural teams to prepare patients for procedures. The posting describes the role as not involving direct patient-care visits, while its general Nurse Practitioner summary and essential functions also list patient-care duties. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, on weekdays during the day shift, with flexible scheduling. Typical hours may have a later morning start and evening end, such as 10:00 AM–6:30 PM or 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. The work location is 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing required; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP) state license required.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Practitioner experience of 0–1 year preferred.
Prior Endoscopy or perioperative experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct preoperative and pre-admission telephone assessments.
Review medical histories and evaluate perioperative risk factors.
Coordinate necessary testing and clearances.
Provide patient education and collaborate with procedural teams to prepare patients for procedures.
Assess and manage patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, plans of care, and ongoing evaluation, as described in the general role summary.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population, as listed among the essential functions.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations, as listed among the essential functions.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies.
Maintain timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
May precept a small group of learners.