Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner MGBCI Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

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The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

40 hours rotating shifts MGBCI BWH

Summary
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 specific to the discipline of nursing.

Satisfactory completion of an approved formal education program that has as its objective the preparation of professional nurses to practice as nurse practitioners.

ANA or other appropriate nursing certification in the area of practice and authorization by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in the expanded role. DEA for prescription writing.

Working Conditions - Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials.

APRN national certification required.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a select patient population.

Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.

Performs laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population.

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.

Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.

Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.

Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.

Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.

Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines and monitoring requirements for prescription writing in collaboration with their designated physician and Nursing Director or Executive Nursing Director.

Evaluates outcomes of own patients’ care and makes necessary revisions in care plans.

Seeks and provides consultative services as required.

Participates in departmental and organization quality improvement program.

Utilizes quality improvement…