Surgery APP Nocturnist (BWFH)

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Schedule Nights, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday through Sunday, on a rotating basis. 14 shifts per month. This is a bonus eligible position.

The Surgery APP Nocturnist is a licensed provider that provides overnight clinical coverage for inpatients across multiple surgical services including General Surgery, Surgical Subspecialities, Urology, Orthopedic Surgery, and the Spine Surgery Services. The APP serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing general surgical care, managing acute clinical issues, and performing bedside procedures.

The PA/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.

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.

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

 

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Nursing required

Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Physician Assistant OR

Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP required

Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Surgery APP Nocturnist works alongside General Surgery on-call resident in-house who is responsible for consults and OR coverage but also serves as backup for acute issues that arise on General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialty patients. A Urology resident/moonlighter will be on-call but off-site for consults and backup for emergent issues that arise on Urology patients. An Orthopedic resident/moonlighter will be on-call but off-site for consults and backup for emergent issues that arise on Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery patients.  Overnight coverage typically includes 1–2 APPs. APP Nocturnist reports to BWFH Surgery APP Manager

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.

Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

 

Onsite

 

1153 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Night (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$126,837.98 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.

 

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