Nurse Practitioner (NP) - GI Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Join a large and supportive Advanced Practice Team in a role that specializes in the care of GI Cancer patients. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider will promote a collaborative relationship between providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care. Responsible for providing direct care to patients in our Yawkey 7E Ambulatory Clinic.

• Follows and manages patients in collaboration with MD enhancing continuity of care. Performs and records the patient history and physical exam. Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators per practice guidelines.
• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Collaborates with unit staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources.
• Maintains and practices in accord with practice guidelines per state and hospital regulations
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.
• Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
• Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. Encouraged to conduct research.

• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
• Identifies own learning needs and goals. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.

Qualifications
Current licensure in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered NP/PA

Master's Degree in Nursing or completion of NCCPA program

2 Years Advanced Practice hematology/oncology experience preferred

Demonstrated competence in specialized area.

Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information.

Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary.

Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

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