NP/PA - Neonatology - MGH

Certified Neonatal APP Opportunity

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

An exciting opportunity exists for a certified Neonatal APP to join our established practice. We have a full time position for a dedicated practitioner to join our practice in our 38 bed NICU/SCN. The practice rotates coverage through our 21 bed level IV NICU, 17 bed level II SCN, and our high risk delivery service. Coverage in the NICU involves managing a caseload of acutely ill neonates on the NNP service who present with varied medical and surgical diagnoses. Therapies in the NICU include HFV, inhaled nitric oxide, and ECMO. Special Care Nursery coverage is as a primary provider for late preterm infants, convalescing preterm infants, and infants with delayed transition. In house neonatology back up and support is available 24 hours a day. The neonatology faculty and nursing leadership at MGH are supportive of the ongoing growth and development of the nurse practitioner role. In addition to clinical coverage, we are seeking a team member who has a commitment to ongoing professional development, expansion and growth of the advanced practice role, involvement in unit-based projects, and close collaboration with our nursing and physician colleagues.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• 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.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

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

Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, MA

Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required

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

Onsite

Work Location

265 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$126838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

MGH Institute of Health Professions