Nurse Practitioner - Hematology BWH

Job Summary Full Time / 40 Hours/ Main Campus/ Nurse Practitioner MS

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• Functions as a clinical team member delivering care to a panel of patients and responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of their care.
• In collaboration with physicians of the BWH Hematology division, provides patient care and management to select patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses such as anemias of various etiologies, bleeding and clotting disorders including Hemophilia, platelet disorders, anticoagulation issues, etc. Has broad knowledge of the field of hematology.
• May be asked to participate in clinical and translation research projects.
• Responsibilities include triaging incoming referrals, assessment and triage of patient messages/visits, assistance in routine and urgent patient care management of division patients.
• Reassesses and modifies plans as needed after review of results and history with each result.
• In collaboration with the MD, demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the assessment, dosing and plan of care for those patients.
• Monday through Friday, 8 hours day shift. Hybrid schedule possible, not guaranteed.

• Provides direct care to patients with hematological disorders including Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Management of periprocedural planning for these patients. Outpatient follow up and coordination of care after hospitalizations for ongoing management.
• Works primarily at, but not limited to, BWH Main campus and Faulkner Hospital locations.
• Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff, professional nursing staff and clinic staff toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. Serves on appropriate departmental and interdepartmental committees. Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs and onboarding for staff.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration. Supports and participates in clinical research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Appropriately triages patients and assists with in-basket management.

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired specialized knowledge and skills through completion of a nurse practitioner program. The practitioner has the credentials to function in an expanded nursing role and is responsible for the daily management of selected patients. The practitioner has responsibility for the assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the continuous implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.

The Nurse Practitioner works with their collaborating physician in accordance with mutually developed practice guidelines, members of the care team, and is responsible to the Nursing Director or Executive Nursing Director for the area for issues…