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Mass General Brigham Incorporated.

NP or PA- Burns and Wound Service- MGH

Mass General Brigham Incorporated., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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.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.

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

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.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**55 Fruit Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual**Grade**7At 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:**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.Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts.Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world.Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr