NP or PA-Neurosurgery Spine service-MGH

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.

• 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 in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Education

Master's Degree Nursing required

Licenses and Credentials

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

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.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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