Nursing Jobs in Dennis, MA
$152,664 - $168,402 / year
Purpose of Position: The NP/PA will work with the Inpatient Cardiovascular Medicine Service within the Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine. This NP/PA will assist the attending cardiologists in all areas of patient care in the Cardiovascular Medicine Service. Rotation and call schedules will be determined by patient need and may include both nighttime on-call responsibilities and weekend coverage. Description Cardiology Service responsibilities: Will provide Cardiology services as required for patients at the Hospital, all without regard to source of payment. All such Services shall be performed consistent with all applicable legal requirements and in a professional and cooperative manner. Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Cardiology and related services provided at the Hospital. Responsible for obtaining and coordinating the following general items: history and physical, laboratory results, charting of clinical findings, admissions orders, nursing instructions and other required elements. Works closely and cooperatively with the Hospital and the Cardiologists and other providers on the Hospital’s Medical Staff in clinically integrating the Hospital’s Cardiology service line across inpatient and outpatient settings as well as across all Hospital sites and otherwise within the Cape Cod Healthcare system. Return calls to patients and Hospital personnel on a timely basis. Place timely calls to patients and Hospital personnel as needed for ancillary test results, to order follow-up tests, and/or to initiate treatment orders, etc. Provides Night-time and/or weekend coverage Hospital Rounds as determined by the Cardiology team and based on patient needs and demands. Required to be immediately available to nurses and other Hospital staff for questions and problems relating to patients during the course of their Hospital treatment (whether inpatient or outpatient) as well as on admission and discharge related matters. Assist as a family liaison. Medical Treatment Care: Responsible for many aspects of care under the supervision of the attending physician, including but not limited to: fluid and electrolyte management, nutrition, pain management, transfusion therapy, anticoagulation management, education and post-discharge planning. Following procedures, manage, monitor and manage arrhythmias, pacing, drug therapy, O ‑ therapy, and other non-cardiac medications, under supervision of the attending physician. Assists in the evaluation and management of clinical events such as fever, altered hemodynamics, CHF, pulmonary, complication, abrupt vessel closure, arrhythmias, access site complications and others. Assists in transfers to and from the intensive care units. Discharge Planning: Performs patient education regarding discharge including preventive care and risk factor reduction. He/she will write discharge orders, prescriptions and dictate discharge summaries in collaboration with the attending physician. Acts as a liaison between the attending Cardiologist and family members, and will schedule follow-up care as necessary, including VNA if needed. Research and Education Provided the opportunity to participate in aspects of research involving planning, performance, and analysis of data, and publication. Must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education necessary during each 2-year period of employment to maintain his/her PE certification Status. He/she must pass a National PE re-certification exam every six years. The PE is to be ACLS provider and is to be re-certified every two years. Attends internal and external education meetings and read appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. Encouraged to advance his/her medical and tactical skills as appropriate to deliver optimum patient care. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises medical students (MD and/or physician assistant) who do clinical rotations in the Cardiology Department as directed by the attending physician. Teaches students, house staff, nurses, technicians and cardiology fellows as instructed by the attending physician, particularly with regard to the evaluation, treatment and longitudinal care of patients with cardiovascular disease. Ability to work rotating days, nights and weekends Perform other work-related duties as requested/directed Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING (NP): Master's Degree Current BLS Current ACLS Massachusetts Nursing License US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners Three to five years’ cardiovascular service-line experience, preferred Schedule Details: Full-Time, 12-hr Shifts, Rot. Days and Nights. Occ. Weekends, & Rot. Holidays. Call coverage is required Organization : Cape Cod Hospital Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis Department : CCH-PH-Cardiology Hospitalists Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment Hiring Pay Range: 152664 - 168402 $148,778 - $164,116 / year
Purpose of Position: The advanced practice staff will provide nursing care; education and support to women with breast abnormalities and breast cancer in partnership with other breast care professionals create systems of care which facilitate education, diagnosis, treatment and support for the patient and their families. Description A complete history and physical exam. Initiate consultations. Manage minor illness. Stabilize long term illness. Order laboratory and other diagnostic tests. Prescribe medications, treatments and devices based on the medication/device protocol jointly developed with a collaborating MD. NP reports directly to the Director of Radiology and collaborates with the Radiologists. NP will see patients in the Seifer Imaging Center of Falmouth Hospital. NP is to keep Radiologist informed of all patients being seen so appropriate physician review and involvement can be insured. Participates in patient follow up care, including phone calls assigned or requested. NP will work collaboratively and cooperatively with all physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff members. Assures patient's rights, as identified by the institution, are met. Assures that the patient’s environment is correctly maintained and administers patient care in accordance with safety regulations. Communicates all data relevant to patient and/or family needs to the health care team. Coordinates patient care with other health team members: Documenting and communicating data for patients with common, well-defined diagnosis/ patient problem to provide continuity of care. Functions as an advocate for patients and families. Functions as a liaison between community organizations and the institution for area of clinical practice. The supervising physician will review all the written notes and physical exams of the advanced practice staff with recommendations for diagnostic imaging exams and procedures. The advanced practitioner will participate in a quarterly RX review as mandated by MA law. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers. Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organizations culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC pillars of Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduation from a program for nurse practitioner approved by the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners. Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) certification within 18 months of hire Current BLS At least six (6) months practice as a Nurse Practitioner of FNP, ANP, WHENP, preferred. Schedule Details 64PP (32hrs. per week), Rotating Days, 8a-4p, no weekends, no holidays Organization : Falmouth Hospital Association Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth Department : FHA-Breast Evaluation Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment Hiring Pay Range: 148778 - 164116 