NP/PA - GI - MGH Waltham

Mass General Brigham • Waltham, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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. Preferred experience: APP candidate with 3+ years of GI experience The GI Division at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for an experienced nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our fast-paced, ambulatory, academic gastroenterology practice for our Waltham location. Under the supervision and direction of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager and faculty of the General GI team, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing nurse practitioner and physician assistant practice, the APP will play an important team role with care delivery and continuity for patients with general GI conditions. The APP will be clinically based with 8 clinical sessions with one hour of administrative time given for each clinical session. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians, APPs, nurses, medical assistants, and patient care coordinators, the APP plays a critical role in delivering direct patient care. The APP will participate in a team-based care approach to see patients diagnosed with various GI disease and disorders. The APP will be responsible for new, urgent and follow-up visits. Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Master's Degree Nursing required
• Registered Nurse MA
• MA Nurse Practitioner
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner 0-1 year preferred
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• APP candidate with 3+ years of GI experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

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