Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Boston's Historic North End - MGH (massgeneralbrigham)

Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

Provides primary and episodic care in collaboration with an identified physician to patients of all age groups in any and/or all departments. Primary Responsibilities - Performs initial visit patient assessments - Conducts triage, health promotions, health screening, episodic, acute and chronic problems - Diagnoses and manages patient presentation for triage, episodic, acute and chronic problems - Recognizes, coordinates and revises management plans for conditions throughout the life span - Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures - Performs EKGs - Institutes selective screening procedures as indicated - Acts as primary responder and provider in emergency situations - Facilitates patient wellness through health promotions, education and follow up - Refers patients for inter- and intra agency services, community resources and supportive services - Performs psychosocial assessment in order to understand factors that influence patient’s health status as indicated - Involves patients’ significant others in appropriate decision-making processes as indicated - Acts as patient advocate - Participates in monthly staff meetings - Participates in and acts on recommendation from clinical record review - Participates in relevant in-services - Completes all requests from schools, camps, exams for certificates, and return to work forms - Collaborates and coordinates patient visit needs with LPN’s and M.A.s - Precepts nurse practitioner students using the health center as a clinical site as desired - Participates in orientation of new staff members - Completes all documentation as assigned and in an appropriate time frame - Finalizes patient encounter forms and notes and/or dictation within 8 days of visit - Responsible for clear, consistent, up-to-date documentation of all interactions with patients - Independently seeks physician and supervisory consultation - Seeks ongoing growth/development resulting in maintainingand securing active licensure - Maintains current CPR certification - Participates in performance improvement activities - Effectively and accurately delegates nursing and non-nursing activities - Participates in at least one committee on an annual basis - Assumes any other tasks and duties as delegated in a timely and coordinated manner We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including… - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Generous paid time off - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) - Resources for childcare and emergency backup care - Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan - Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team! About Mass General HospitalMass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

 

A Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nursing Current, active, professional licensure to practice in an expanded nursing role in the Comm. of MA Eligible for DPH and DEA controlled substances registration within two months of employment One year nursing experience, preferably in a community health setting Telephone Required Acts only within the scope of their state license Able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Able to assess data reflective of a patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs Flexibility to negotiate job-share positions requiring constant coverage

 

Additional Job Description

 

Onsite

 

332 Hanover Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.