Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Job Summary

This position is full-time, 40 hrs, 4-10s or 5-8s, M-F, Stoneham location

About the APP Role and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Under the supervision and direction of the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Administrative Nurse Manager, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing APP practice, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients seeking care at the MGH Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, in Stoneham location.

The APP is responsible for triaging new and follow-up patients, administering prescribed wound care, educating patients, coordinating the patient’s plan of care and follow-up, verifying test results, and maintaining the clinical environment and supply of special purchase products and topical medications, as needed.

The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate vascular patients, arrange diagnostic procedures, coordinate consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, and provide patient and family education.

The APP must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the adult and older adult populations served in this area.

The Ideal Candidate will have
• Experience with wound care and management, preferred
• Interest in wound care and venous care
• Interest in potentially doing vein procedures such as sclerotherapy or phlebectomies in the long term
• Ability to assess medical history of patient, as well as patient concerns, and to determine any limitations/contraindications.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Knowledge of locations of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac life support standards as established by the American Heart Association.
• Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending vascular specialist.
• Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.

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

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
-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

 

Education
Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required

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

Licenses and Credentials

- Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]

- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or

- Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 0-1 year 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)

Additional Job Description

 

Onsite

 

15 Parkman Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

 

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.