NP or PA- Thoracic Surgery- MGH

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Under the supervision and direction of the Chief of Thoracic Surgery or designee, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practices, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP); Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for the care of patients assigned to the Thoracic Surgery Service in the inpatient setting. The APP will work in conjunction with thoracic surgery staff and a senior surgical resident/fellow.

The APP will coordinate and perform preoperative assessments, coordinate and implement inpatient treatment, finalize discharge planning, and assist in the management of postoperative care. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for thoracic surgery and for post-surgical readmission, perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, prepare patients for discharge and sign-out patients to resident night coverage. The APP will have some responsibility for critically ill patients in accordance with service policies and protocols.

This is a Part-time, 20 hr. position, 2-10hr shifts

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited American Medical Association-approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training program. A college degree is required.
• Surgical experience or surgical rotations, required
• 2 years of Thoracic Surgery experience, preferred
• Must be certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire; must maintain this certification by completing required 100 hours of Continuing Medical Education credits every two years. In addition, PA must demonstrate continued competence by passing a re-certification exam every ten years.
  

Job Summary

Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed provider. The APP 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• 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.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition 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/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
  

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual

Grade

7

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