NP or PA-Neurosurgery Pediatric Service- MGH

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of pediatric population of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient & family 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

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Education

Master's Degree Nursing required

Pediatric Experience/Licensure required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
• Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] required
• Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] required

experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred

pediatric experience required

Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

Ability to communicate effectively with families of pediatric patients.

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.

The General Hospital Corporation 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.