NURSE PRACTITIONER (MSN) or Physician's Assistant

NURSE PRACTITIONER (MSN) or Physician's Assistant

Description:
General Overview

Develops implements and evaluates a program of specialized health care for the Inpatient Oncology population. Ensures continuity of care for patients in the inpatient setting, including communication and coordination between inpatient and outpatient teams.

Responsibilities

The Inpatient Oncology NP/PA Care Coordinator provides direct care to the Inpatient Oncology population in collaboration with the attending physician, house staff and disease center team.

Principally responsible for coordinating discharge planning including communication with house staff, attending physician, case management and primary outpatient oncology team.

Responsible for med reconciliation and discharge documentation to ensure safe hand-offs.

Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the physician.

Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.

Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.

Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.

Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.

Collaborates with unit staff, case management and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources.

Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines.

Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital

regulations



Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians.

Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.

Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.

Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for the unit-based nursing staff.

Develops educational programs within area of expertise.

Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.

Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.

Collaborates with nurse managers, clinical nurses and medical staff to plan, implement and evaluate pertinent change in practice and health care delivery.

Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay and over utilization of services.

Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.

Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.

Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.

Identifies pertinent health delivery problems for investigation.

Evaluates current research findings for clinical specialty and determines applicability to unit practice.

Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.

Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

Identifies own learning needs and goals.

Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces of the Cancer Center and the hospital.

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Demonstrated competence in specialized area.

Qualifications

Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered nurse in the expanded role or physicians assistant.

Current Certification as Adult, Family or Acute Care NP or Physicians Assistant

Masters Degree in
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Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.

MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.

In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.

MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.

A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at .

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.