Nurse Practitioner- Infusion | PER DIEM | BWH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Infusion Center is seeking a per-diem Nurse Practitioner to join the Infusion Center team at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Infusion APP will work within our adult Infusion Center(s) to serve as an infusion first responder, promote infusion service access and efficiency and may provide urgent care/symptom management in close collaboration with longitudinal medicine providers.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the care of medicine patients in the outpatient/procedural setting
- Oversee the care of patients with complex medical diagnoses, serving as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies
- Works collaboratively with longitudinal medical teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the care continuum
- Provides consultation to both nurses and providers to maintain and improve access to infusion services
- Writes, modifies and addends orders in accord with current guidelines
- Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations
- Serves in appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees
- Collaborates with unit staff, Professional Development Managers, APP Leader, Nurse Director and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs
- Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care
- Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration
- Supports educational efforts to advance knowledge and promote education-based practice
- Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness
- Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials
- Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure
Schedule
Monday-Sunday, Rotating Shifts with weekend rotation requirements per the MNA contract.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a select patient population
- Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs
- Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings
- Performs laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
- Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record
- Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment
- Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals
- Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling
- Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them
Requirements
- Completion of Master's, DNP or PhD Degree in Nursing required
- Completion of a Master's or post Masters' degree in adult or family NP program accredited by CCNE or NLNAC required
- Current Acute Care or Adult/Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by an accredited APRN certifying body required
- Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH and Federal DEA required
- Current APRN license to practice in Massachusetts required
- Demonstrated experience as a responding clinician/APRN to acute adverse reactions required
- At least three years clinical Nurse Practitioner experience in medical infusion required
- Nursing Oncology infusion preferred
- Experience providing clinical infusion education to clinicians and support staff preferred
- Expert clinical judgement skills to function in the independent role
- Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Ability to work with frequent stress
- Ability to self-direct and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.