NP or PA- MGBCI Ambulatory Cancer Center- MGH

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Advanced Practice Provider

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute harnesses the incredible expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and our system of community hospitals and healthcare centers. Our experts drive breakthroughs every day and raise the bar for patient outcomes, as we enhance our facilities to provide next-generation spaces for our patients and care teams. Together, we are one against cancer.

Join a supportive and growing medical oncology Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Mass General Cancer Center at our Boston-based academic medical centers and/or network sites. Mass General Cancer Center specializes in the care of patients with a variety of hematologic malignancies and solid tumor oncologic diagnoses. Our team has a demonstrated history of providing exquisite, evidence-based patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work in an invigorating and collaborative care environment. The medical oncology APP will provide direct and indirect care to ambulatory patients. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will partner with an attending oncologist(s) in the care of a consistent panel of patients though cross-coverage is expected. We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work-life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.

The NP/PA is responsible for:

• Performs and records the patient history and physical examination and discusses findings with the collaborating team.
• Obtaining and coordinating laboratory results, charting of clinical findings in the EMR, orders, nursing instructions, and other required elements.
• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring breast oncology 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 medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.
• Collaborates with staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources and write appropriate orders improving access to care, establishing goals for the delivery of care to patients, participating in clinical research, and managing communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff.
• Appreciates complex medication interactions.
• Ensuring appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
• Educating patients regarding a variety of medical oncology issues associated with local or systemic therapy.
• Indications and interpretation of radiology, pathology, and laboratory results.
• Understands the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction.
• Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines including antineoplastics.
• Maintains and practices in accord with practice guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians and serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborates with staff and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
• Supports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• 2+ years advanced practice and medical oncology experience is preferred.
• Prior oncology RN experience is preferred for NP applicants.
• Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred.
• EPIC In-basket management, telemedicine experience preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.

Working Conditions:

Ambulatory Clinic Setting within Boston-based academic medical centers and/or network sites.

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.

Qualifications:

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 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)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

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