Nursing Jobs in Melrose, MA
$126,838.40 - $173,867.20 / year
Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 Full-time, 4-10hr shifts, M-F, no weekends or holidays. Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. This practice specializes in the care of patients with multiple myeloma as well as patients requiring specific procedures in our procedure clinic. These teams have 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 this invigorating and collaborative environment. This APP will deliver direct care to outpatients with two days of the work week dedicated to working directly with the multiple myeloma team and two days dedicated to working in the procedure clinic. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care in the management of their disease and related issues as well as to develop expertise in the field. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will be responsible for a panel of patients. Other responsibilities include: • Caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other providers within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care. • The APP develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of specialized health care for this oncology patient population throughout the care continuum. • Promotes a professional and collaborative relationship and effort between the advanced practice team, medical staff, professional nursing staff, and administrative staff. • Strives to provide and to ensure continuity of care for patients, while being efficient in use of resources. • Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for oncologic specific procedures including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, Ommaya reservoir taps, and skin biopsies, amongst others. Training will be provided. • 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. • Serves as a role model for professional advance practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives to name a few. • In addition to clinical skills, this person should possess strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively with other members of the team. Ideal Candidate: • 2 years Advanced Practice experience preferred; prior hematology/oncology experience preferred. • Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred. • Procedural competency preferred. • Familiarity with clinical trials preferred. Demonstrated competence in specialized area. • Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information. • Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records to consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team can effectively influence and lead as necessary. • Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters. 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 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 1-2 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 Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary. Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. 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. 