Orthopedics Inpatient APP Faulkner Per diem
About The Position
Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Work amongst a team of APPs. Availibility to work 2 shifts per month. Shifts are 6a-6p and/or 8a-8p No weekends or holidays Job Summary The APP is a licensed provider and is 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
- Massachusetts Master's Degree Nursing or Massachusetts Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
- Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Lic or Massachusetts Physician Assistant Lic required.
- Ortho APP experience required
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition & 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
- 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 in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
