NP or PA-Neurosurgery Pediatric Service- MGH

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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This position is M-F 5-8hr shifts, with the option for one remote day once clinical practice is established, no weekends or holidays

The Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Hospital (MGH) is a nationally acclaimed program with over 25 neurosurgeons, 40 faculty, 21 residents, and over 340 department staff and volunteer members. Our clinicians perform over 4,300 surgical procedures and over 20,000 clinical visits, with over $70M in collections, across its robust network and a growing Research endeavor. The right candidate would join a highly functional, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing patient-focused, world-class neurosurgical care. APP to support new and existing Tumor Neurosurgery program at MGH.

Under the supervision and direction of the APP Director and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing APP practices, the APP will be responsible for the care of patients in the Pediatric Neurosurgical Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The APP will coordinate and perform preoperative assessments, coordinate treatment, and assist in the management of postoperative care. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for surgery and for post-surgical readmission, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge.

NP or PA licensure required
Pediatric Licensure required

 

Job Summary

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of pediatric population of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient & family 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

Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards

- Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

 

Education

Master's Degree Nursing required

Pediatric Experience/Licensure required

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

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required

Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] required

Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] required

Experience

experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred

pediatric experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

Ability to communicate effectively with families of pediatric patients.

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.

 

 

Hybrid

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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