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Full time, 40-hour role
Experienced candidates preferred, ambulatory or cardiac experience preferred

The Mass General Hospital Cardiology Division commits to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families in a respectful, efficient, and safe environment; to communicate openly and directly; and to recognize and value the contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to advancing the treatment of cardiovascular disease through research and education. We strive for innovation, work as a team, and lead by example.

Outpatient APP Role:

-The APP works collaboratively with the General Cardiology Program Leadership, Physicians, RNs and PSCs as a provider in the outpatient clinic.
-The APP practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations
-Manages follow up patients in collaboration with the Collaborating MD enhancing continuity of care.
-Ensures timely appointments and facilitates access to care for patients
-Performs and records the patient history and physical exam
-Utilizes knowledge & training to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
-Orders appropriate procedures and testing particular to the select patient population according to guidelines.
-Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care according to practice guidelines.
-Collaborates with health care professionals within other cardiology sub specialties and outside of cardiology to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources.
-Maintains and promotes relationships with health care providers, both within the institution and outside of it.
-Serves as resource to health care professionals in area(s) of expertise.
-Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.

Clinical Responsibilities:

-The APP will perform independent patient visits both planned follow up care and urgent care as well
-This will include Virtual Telemedicine visits in addition to in person follow up and urgent visits.
-The APP will be accountable for ~1200 patient visits per year.
-The schedule will include 5-6 4 hour sessions with possible additional follow up or urgent patients as needed to meet the needs of patients and the clinic.
-The equivalent of 1 day will be allotted for administrative time including (but not limited to) in basket follow up, returning patient phone calls, completing documentation, Rx refills.
-The APP participates in cross coverage of clinics and in basket when colleagues are away.

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

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.

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.

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
• Generic
• HR Only preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification
• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers 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:

2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience required

• 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

Onsite

Work Location

52 Second Avenue

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

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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.

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