Newton - Wellesley Hospital

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton.. The Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street in Newton, MA) provides compassionate, expert cancer care and cancer treatment with a multi-disciplinary approach.. We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to support our physicians’ panels.. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3+ years of experience in gynecology as an advanced practice nurse

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About Us Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients. We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world. Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service. The Team The Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street in Newton, MA) provides compassionate, expert cancer care and cancer treatment with a multi-disciplinary approach. Our team, comprised of clinicians and providers from various specialties, care for patients with the latest treatments, addressing both their physical and emotional needs. From a person’s diagnosis, recovery, long-term, and follow-up care, we are committed to supporting our patients and their families while we help them maintain their quality of life. To us, complete cancer care includes more than just treating disease. That’s why we offer a full line of programs and services that address unique patient needs as they progress on their cancer journey. We stand by our patients throughout their cancer journey — ensuring that our patients feel confident that they are receiving the absolute best chance for their best outcome. It is incredibly important to us that our staff members understand this and strive to provide the compassion and emotional support our patients need. Due to the nature of the clinic, we provide high-touch, ongoing care and support to our patients, so there is a unique opportunity to make meaningful connections with patients through continuity of care. Schedule We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to support our physicians’ panels. Ideally, the Nurse Practitioner will see follow-up patients one day per week. Role Overview The Cancer Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for: <ul><li> Conducting physical examinations including gynecological exams, post-operative gynecological surgery exams </li><li> Evaluating patients with episodic illness such as vaginitis and UTIs </li><li> Engaging in independent decision making and clinical care (developing & implementing treatment plan, adjusting medications, ordering lab tests, interpreting and documenting findings, altering plan of care, etc.) within scope of Nurse Practitioner knowledge and/or protocols of care </li><li> Consulting with the physician when findings warrant medical expertise outside the scope of Nurse Practitioner knowledge or protocols </li><li> Counseling patients and acting as an advocate within the scope of Nurse Practitioner practice and experience </li><li> Making the appropriate referrals to community resources, etc. </li><li> Providing medical care in collaboration with the physician, within the scope of departmental policies and protocols, to general female population for acute/episodic, chronic and preventative health care to patients </li><li> Gathering historic and clinical data, assessing physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational status of individuals, with assistance from their families as needed, and records it in the problem-oriented medical record </li><li> Attending in-service and educational programs to expand knowledge and staying abreast of current trends in nursing and medicine </li><li> Participating in the GYN/ONC performance improvement plan </li></ul>The NP works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes and radiation. Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Qualifications Required: <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited school of nursing</li><li> Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts</li><li> Evidence of continued education and professional development</li><li> CPR (BLS) certification </li></ul>Preferred <ul><li> 3+ years of experience in gynecology as an advanced practice nurse </li></ul>Primary Location MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus Work Locations NWH Main Campus Job Advanced Practice Nurse Organization Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH) Schedule Per Diem Standard Hours 1 Shift Day Job Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department NWH Cancer Center Job Posting Apr 17, 2024

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