NP​/PA - Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic - MGH

Overview

The Massachusetts General Hospital Pulmonary Associates Clinic is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care by supporting them, their families, and their care providers.

The Pulmonary Associates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is a member of a pod that provides care to a panel of outpatients. The pod includes four to six physicians and one NP/PA.

In collaboration with the physician team, the incumbent diagnoses, prescribes treatments, and follows up with patients. The NP/PA functions as an independent provider delivering direct care and as clinical support for indirect care.

• Working with patients with routine and complex pulmonary disorders
• Participating in team-based multidisciplinary care
• Engaging in research and education opportunities

• Significant experience in nursing or as a PA required; prior experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Pulmonary related experience as an NP/PA or RN.
• Licensed provider with Master’s Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant degree.
• Current licensure in Massachusetts as APRN or Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience.

• 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.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on 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.

• 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.

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