NP or PA- Burns and Wound Service- MGH

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Accountable to the Medical Director of the MGH Burn and Wound Service and/or his designate, the APP assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of the program of specialized health care for patients admitted to the Burn and Wound Service. The APP promotes collaboration between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.

The APP provides clinical care for the patients of the MGH Burn and Wound Service, supports the excellence of the training and education of young practitioners provided within our Harvard academic teaching hospital environment, supports world-class clinical and basic research in the care of burn injured and complex wound patients, and complies with ABA/ACS Verified Burn Center requirements to maintain an organized Burn Program.

The APP plays a critical role in the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with thermal injuries and acute/chronic wounds. The position is primarily inpatient based with occasional coverage in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the following:
• Conduct daily evaluation of burns of varying depth.
• Debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care interventions as appropriate
• Assessment of skin graft take after the removal of the primary dressing.
• Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Function as a resource to residents and nursing staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, M+M conference, weekly team meeting and quality improvement projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:
• 1-year experience required; 2-years of experience preferred
• Minimum of 1-year of ICU experience required

Education/Degree
• Master’s degree is required.

Licensure, Certifications, or Registration
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current DEA license (if NP)

 

Job Summary

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

 

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] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 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.

 

 

Onsite

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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