Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Call Program

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a licensed provider. The NP/PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

• Master's Degree Nursing required or Master’s Degree Physician Assistant required.

• Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred.
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN].
• Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.

• 4 years of primary care/triage nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience required.

• 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.

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.