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The Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Hospital (MGH) is a nationally acclaimed program with over 25 neurosurgeons, 40 faculty, 21 residents, and over 340 department staff and volunteer members. Our clinicians perform over 4,300 surgical procedures and over 20,000 clinical visits, with over $70M in collections, across its robust network and a growing Research endeavor. The right candidate would join a highly functional, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing patient-focused, world-class neurosurgical care. APP to support new and existing Spine Neurosurgery program at MGH.
Under the supervision and direction of the APP Director and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing APP practices, the APP will be responsible for the care of patients in the Neurosurgical Spine Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The APP will coordinate and perform preoperative assessments, coordinate treatment, and assist in the management of postoperative care. The APP will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for surgery and for post-surgical readmission, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge.
Qualifications:
- NP or PA licensure required
- Minimum of 1 year of APP experience required, with a Neurosurgical focus, preferably in Spine
Job Summary
SummaryThe 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.
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
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] preferred
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] preferred
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] preferred
Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills & 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
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual
Grade
7
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