Vascular Surgery APP (PA/NP)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

2d

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care related to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in ambulatory and/or inpatient settings for patients with complex medical conditions or undergoing surgery. The APP works closely with faculty, fellows, residents, and nursing staff to develop and coordinate care plans that meet the needs of patients and their families. Some off-hour, weekend, and on-call work may be required.

The role includes patient assessment and treatment, care coordination, clinical documentation, staff education, and collaboration with physicians, surgeons, and other health professionals. The position provides direct patient care and management for opioid patients. Employees must be competent to provide care to young adults, middle-aged adults, and elderly patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Nursing License required.
• Massachusetts Board authorization to practice as an APRN required.
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the Massachusetts DPH-DCP and Federal DEA required.
• Basic Life Support certificate required.
• 0–1 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
• Competency to provide patient care to young adults (16–30 years), middle-aged adults (30–60 years), and elderly adults (60 years and older).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in a teaching hospital and specialty-area expertise.
• Experience in Pain Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations; formulate care plans; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; and educate patients and families.
• Serve as an educator and clinical resource for staff through consultation, formal and informal education, literature review, and participation in seminars and conferences.
• Coordinate patient care to provide safe, effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered services.
• Liaise between visiting nurses, clinical staff, and consult services, coordinating care plans across the service.
• Consult with physicians or surgeons regarding care for patients with more complex diagnoses.
• Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals to determine the health needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrate and role-model an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care.
• Provide direct patient care and management for opioid patients.

Benefits

• Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level