Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Medicine Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a member of the inpatient General Medical Service team at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. The role assists attending physicians in the medical management of assigned patients and works within an integrated team of residents, medical students, attendings, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The PA/NP works with physicians and nursing staff to develop and coordinate plans of care that address patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as the needs of their families. The position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, knowledge of current literature, and a commitment to continued learning. Practice should reflect the hospital’s mission, vision, and core values. Clinical work includes collaborating on inpatient admissions, joining daily rounds, documenting progress, carrying out attending instructions, performing procedures within scope and direction, ordering and interpreting tests, supporting the healthcare team, coordinating referrals and consultations, preparing sign-outs, and assisting with discharge planning. General duties include educating patients and families, documenting and communicating clinical observations, maintaining a safe and compliant care environment, practicing according to applicable PA/APRN standards, and participating in quality improvement activities as appropriate. This is a full-time, onsite position with 12-hour day shifts and some weekend and holiday coverage. The role is based at 1153 Centre Street. Applicants should include a letter of intent explaining their interest in hospital medicine and motivation for applying. New graduates should include details of their clinical rotations on their resume or CV.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Massachusetts Physician Assistant license or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse credential.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of current literature and commitment to continued learning.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient hospital experience as an APP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with healthcare teams in admitting inpatients to Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
Assist hospitalist and primary care attending physicians on daily patient rounds to monitor care and formulate treatment plans.
Write daily progress notes.
Implement attending physician instructions for patient management in close cooperation with nursing staff.
Perform procedures within the PA/NP scope of practice and as directed by the attending physician.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested.
Serve as a resource to the healthcare team on patient care issues.
Collaborate with the care coordinator on patient care referrals.
Prepare accurate, succinct sign-outs to support transitions of patient care between PA/NPs or physicians.
Assist with planning and implementing patient discharges.
Work collaboratively as an efficient member of the healthcare team.
Coordinate consultations with subspecialists involved in the care of PA/NP patients.
Educate patients and families.
Document appropriately in the medical record and communicate observations and findings to attending physicians.
Monitor the environment of care and comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure clinical practice is consistent with physician assistant and/or APRN policies, procedures, and standards.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement projects as appropriate.