Physician Assistant / Oncology / Massachusetts / Locum Tenens / Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician

Site: The General Hospital CorporationIf you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Mass 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.If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in neuro-oncology, then the Mass General Cancer Center is the place for you. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Neuro-Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Join a supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role supporting the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, MA! Specifically, this role focuses on care of the neuro-oncology patient population. This team has a demonstrated history of providing exquisite, evidence-based patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work in this invigorating and collaborative environment. The neuro-oncology APP will provide direct patient care. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care in the management of their disease and related issues as well as to develop expertise in these fields. Within this role, the advanced practice provider will be responsible for a panel of patients. Other responsibilities include caring for patients throughout their continuum of care and fostering collaboration with other professionals within the hospital and clinics to facilitate patient care. We have a strong emphasis on a consistent and sustainable work-life balance and a culture committed to minimizing the risk of burn out. Our practice environments reflect the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering. We share a commitment to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice. The neuro-oncology APP is responsible for the assessment and management of neuro-oncologic patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The APP provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to this patient population in the ambulatory setting.Performs complete histories and physical examinationsOrders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testsDevelops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findingsConsistently provides high quality and timely documentationPerforms bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient populationOrders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresQualifications:Master?s degree in nursing or completion of NCCPA program.Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP/PA.Current certification as a nurse practitioner in appropriate specialty to care for adult patients.2 Years Advanced Practice experience preferredPrior neuro-oncology experience preferred. Proficiency with Epic and EMRs preferred. Familiarity with clinical trials preferred.Job 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? Yes Essential FunctionsProvides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settingPerforms complete histories and physical examinationsOrders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testsDevelops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findingsConsistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summariesPerforms bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient populationOrders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresQualificationsEducation Master's Degree Nursing required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License]Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] preferred Experience Experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkilled 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 publicAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location55 Fruit StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)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 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. xhyhwjd These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.