NP or PA Cancer Center
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Join the MGHCC at Emerson Hospital in our Ambulatory Oncology Clinic. Working with a clinical focus in medical oncology, providing direct and indirect clinical care to our oncology population. Emerson Hospital is based in Concord, MA and serves the community with ambulatory and inpatient medical care. The interdisciplinary cancer care team provides a small and connected experience for our MGH Cancer Center patients in the Western suburbs with the benefit of community as well as connectivity to MGH Cancer Center resources.

The NP/PA provides direct care to the Medical Oncology population in collaboration with the oncologist and the MGHCC at Emerson team.

• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the physician.
• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.
• Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures to the select population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.
• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators per practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with unit staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources.
• Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines.
• Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations

Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians.

• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.

Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for the unit-based nursing staff.

• Develops educational programs within area of expertise.
• Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.

Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.

• Collaborates with nurse managers, clinical nurses and medical staff to plan, implement and evaluate pertinent change in practice and health care delivery.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay and over utilization of services.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.

Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.

• Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for investigation.
• Evaluates current research findings for clinical specialty and determines applicability to unit practice.
• Assists nursing and medical colleagues in research efforts.

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
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Current licensure in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP or PA
• Master's Degree in Nursing or completion of NCCPA program
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant in appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or completion of NCCPA program
• Current licensure in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP/PA
• 3 Years Advanced Practice experience in hematology/oncology experience required
• Proficiency with Epic and telemedicine preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.

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