Nursing Jobs in West Bridgewater, MA
$107,000 - $224,123 / year
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21436 Facility: LOC0013 - 90 Libbey Parkway Suite 10090 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, MA 02189 Department Name: SMC Wound Center PB 90LPS Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 24 Shift: Day (United States of America) The wound center Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry Services is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Nurse Practitioner Program, who may provide podiatry/wound management related medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician and the Director of the APP program. Compensation Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $224,123.00 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job. 1 - The NP practices in collaboration with a supervising physician. a - A physician reviews all historical and physical data according to medical staff by-laws and regulations. b - The NP will work as a member of the general surgical "team", which consists of Attending Physicians, BW surgical residents, BW Surgical interns and PAs. 2 - In any emergency situation, a NP may render emergency medical service necessary to avoid disability or death of an injured person until a doctor arrives. 3 - The NP will participate in the hospital’s quality improvement and risk management programs. 4 - The NP will complete medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by laws and rules and regulations. 5 - The responsibilities of the wound NP, Podiatry Services will include but not be limited to the following: a - Prepare admission orders and perform detailed histories and physicals on podiatry surgery patients b - Assist in the overall preparation of the patient for surgery. Perform daily patient rounds and follow up on all patients and consults including physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention and order routine labs, diagnostic tests and consults after conferring with the MD c - Participate as assigned in surgical operating procedures. d- Provide initial interpretation of EKG and CXR and initiate definitive treatment. e - For inclusion in patient medical records, write pre and post op orders, brief op notes, procedure notes, progress notes, transfer and discharge orders, write prescriptions. Dictate discharge summaries. f - Provide patient education and participate in the education of medical and surgical resident’s, PA’s, nurses and students. g- Perform BLS and ACLS measures as needed. h - In the absence of the physician respond to pages from the nursing staff and any other regarding patient care. 6 - An NP may not obtain surgical consents, autopsy permission or organ donation permission. 7 - RECORD KEEPING AND WRITTEN ORDERS b - APPs may write and sign progress notes. c - APPs may write and sign discharge summaries, as well as transfer summaries. d - APPs may fill out laboratory / x-ray requisitions. e - Rules governing house officer order-writing preference shall apply to the PA/NP in the same manner as their supervising physician. 8 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDICATION ORDERING a - Written Orders: The NP may write orders according to delineated approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the board of Trustees in accordance with the PA prescription regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may renew or rewrite orders previously approved by the supervision physician. b - Verbal Orders: Verbal orders may be communicated from the supervising physician to the NP, who should promptly write such orders in the patient chart (on physician order sheets). The NP shall indicate the order is being written per the verbal order of the supervising physician. In the emergency, the NP may give verbal orders. c - The nurse is responsible for the administration to the patient. 9 - Safety a - All required safety education programs have been attended. b - Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions c - Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed. d - Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards. e - Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. f - If Manager/Leader, provides for the safety of department employees. 10 - Organizational Competencies a - Service: The extent to which an employee demonstrates an understanding of the organizational and department's service standards and strives to achieve them, treats patients and families with dignity, compassion and respect at all times, and demonstrates courtesy in interactions with members of all departments an disciplines within the hospital b - Teamwork: The extent to which an employee acts as a cohesive member of a work team and demonstrates appropriate interactions with all Hospital service providers c - Communication: Fosters an environment that nurtures collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect through effective communication, and demonstrates positive communication skills evidenced by effective working relationship. d - Respect for others: Takes actions that indicate a consideration for others and an awareness of the impact of one's behavior on others, demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families, and co-workers, and seeks accommodations e - Time and Priority Management: Optimizes use of time by efficiently using resources to identify barriers and balance priorities. Efficiently utilizes tools, resources, techniques and/or systems to organize tasks. Balances multiple priorities simultaneously, assuring the timely and accurate completion of each task while maintaining quality standards. f - Quality Awareness/Performance Improvement: The extent to which an employee demonstrates an understanding of their role in maintaining a commitment to quality. Quality is the consistent provision of safe, effective and satisfying care and services. g - Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Technology and Learning a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. General Activity - Frequent Standing/Walking Required, No Driving Motion - Frequent Activity Required-pushing, pulling, lifting, bending Motor Skills - Use of hands required, Use of feet required Weight/Force - Light lifting required ( 
$122,803.20 - $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. Ambulatory Cancer Center Malignant and Classical Hematology - MGBCI at Newton Wellesley Hospital Full Time, M-F only With an interdisciplinary team approach, the NP or PA will promote a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care. Focus is on the care of malignant hematology and classical hematology patients in our ambulatory clinic at MGBCI Newton Wellesley Hospital campus and patients admitted to the hematology oncology inpatient consultation service who may require bone marrow biopsies. In addition to providing direct and indirect patient care, the medical oncology APP serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives. The medical oncology APP will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team. The NP/PA is responsible for: • Performing and recording the patient history and physical examination and discussing findings with the collaborating team. Obtaining and coordinating laboratory results, charting of clinical findings in the EMR, orders, nursing instructions, and other required elements. • Utilizing advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring hematology patient care problems. • Performing (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology or classical hematology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician. • Collaborating with staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care, coordinating resources and writing appropriate orders, improving access to care, establishing goals for the delivery of care to patients, participating in clinical research, and managing communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff. • Appreciating complex medication interactions. • Ensuring appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely matter through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team. • Educating patients regarding a variety of medical oncology or classical hematology issues associated with therapy. • Indications and interpretation of radiology, pathology, and laboratory results. • Understanding the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction. • Writing orders which are in accord with current guidelines. • Maintaining and practicing in accord with practice guidelines per state and hospital regulations. Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians and serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. • Collaborates with staff and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs. • Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for nursing and support staff. Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care. • Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications and over utilization of services. Supports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. • Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness. • Identifies pertinent patient care and health delivery problems for investigation. • Evaluates current research findings for clinical specialty and determines applicability to practice. • Assists nursing and medical colleagues in research efforts. • Encouraged to conduct research. Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials. • Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure. • Identifies own learning needs and goals. • Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces within patient care services and the hospital. • Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research. • Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided. 2+ years advanced practice and medical oncology or classical hematology experience is preferred. Prior oncology RN experience is preferred for NP applicants. Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred. EPIC In-basket management, telemedicine experience 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. Job 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 Education -Master's Degree Nursing required or -Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials -Registered Nurse [RN - MA] - preferred -Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] - preferred or - Physician Assistant- Massachusetts preferred Experience Experience as an APP 3-5 years 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $122,803.20 - $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. 