Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -CSICU- MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $122,803–$173,867 a year
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- rotating, weekend
Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistantrequired
Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required
from the posting - RN licenserequired
Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
from the posting - APRN licenserequired
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License]
from the posting - Physician Assistant licenserequired
Physician Assistant [MA License]
from the posting - ICU experiencerequired
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, preferably Cardiac ICU preferred
from the posting - ECG interpretationrequired
Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data
from the posting - Radiology interpretationrequired
Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data
from the posting - Laboratory data interpretationrequired
Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data
from the posting - Ventilator managementrequired
Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices
from the posting - PA catheter managementrequired
Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices
from the posting - Mechanical Circulatory Support devicesrequired
Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices
from the posting - Vasoactive medicationsrequired
basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and vasoactive medications
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
Strong communication skills
from the posting - Multidisciplinary teamworkrequired
Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team
from the posting - Clinical documentationrequired
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes
from the posting - Acute Care Nurse Practitionerpreferred
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, strongly preferred
from the posting - Cardiac surgery carepreferred
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Cardiac Surgery preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts 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.
Job Summary
This position is: 40hrs, 3-13hr shifts, D/N rotation, weekend/holiday requirementUnder general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice,
the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery/Heart Center Intensive Care Unit.
The starting pay rate for this position is: 143,873.60
• The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, Intensivists, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeons and Intensivists updated as required.
• The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, Intensivists, and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional APP practice.
Ideal Candidate will have:
Required Skills:
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data
• Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and vasoactive medications
• Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills
Required Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, preferably Cardiac ICU preferred
• Candidates with related experience (Trauma/ED, Inpatient Cardiology, Heart Failure practice) will be considered.
General Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP specifically works as an NP in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patient population in the cardiac surgery department.
-Assists surgeons in the operating room, performing technical clinical procedures 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 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 in Cardiac Surgery preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
- 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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
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.
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