Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-Liver Post-Transplant-MGH

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital CorporationAt Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.The MGH Abdominal Transplant Program seeks a qualified Advance Practice Provider (APP)( Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our large multidisciplinary program. The successful candidate will join a program dedicated to a mission of excellence in patient care, dedicating to sharing of knowledge and advancement of transplant science. The position reports to Supervising MD, Chief of Abdominal Transplant and administratively to the Sr. Administrative Director of the Transplant CenterIn accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for ensuring continuity of care of liver transplant recipients and will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team.The APP is responsible for providing comprehensive care, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The APP acts as the central point of contact and maintains open lines of communication between surgeons, physicians, transplant coordinators, social work and pharmacists.

• The APP will perform in the role of Independent Licensed Provider (ILP) and be responsible to work both independently and in collaboration with other providers. This role is for outpatient care (post-transplant).
• Assess, plan, implement and collaborate on needs and care of patients.
• Post Transplant: Manifest a high level of expertise in clinical evaluation, diagnosis and management of complex medical/surgical patients with actual or potential health problems related to their transplant, health maintenance and psychosocial factors following transplant.
• Participates in monthly meeting LIFT clinic (long term individualized follow up after liver transplant).
• Participates in weekly educational conference.Qualifications:
  • Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts.
  • Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Master's Degree required
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant advanced practice experience preferred. Specifically Hepatology or GI if no transplant experience.Shift
    • Day shift 4,10hr shifts 7:30-5:30 on site 3 days remote 1 day. This role is for outpatient care (post-transplant)SummaryJob SummaryThe 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? YesEssential FunctionsProvides 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 proceduresQualificationsEducationMaster's Degree Nursing requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - MA] -Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License]Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceExperience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, 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)Physical Requirements
          • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
          • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
          • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
          • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
          • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
          • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
          • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
          • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
          • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
          • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
          • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
          • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
          • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
          • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
          • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
          • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
          • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location165 Cambridge StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)EEO Statement:The General Hospital Corporation 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt 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.

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