This job is PART-TIME for 24 Hours Per Week

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Internal Medicine Associates (IMA) a large academic internal medicine practice located on the MGH main campus, has an opening for a nurse practitioner. The successful candidate will become a pivotal member of an innovative practice offering team based care in a Patient Centered Medical Home model.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse practitioner, working in partnership with a designated group of physician partners, primary RN's and medical assistants will play an integral role in providing timely complete physical exams, chronic disease management, preventive healthcare and urgent care to a designated group of primary care patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with MD partners, primary nurses, medical assistants and support staff to deliver expert team based primary care.
• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the physician when appropriate.
• Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.
• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.
• Maintains and practices in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.
• Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for the staff within area of expertise.
• Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for investigation.
• Evaluates current research findings and delivers evidence based care.
• 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.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks; Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

• Leadership: Highly motivated, independent and capable of performing in a complex environment; Strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks; Demonstrates forthrightness and integrity. Ability to identify issues/projects and initiate plans to address asking for direction when appropriate.

• Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication.
• Information Systems/Technology Skills: Computer skills (including operating systems, word processing, electronic mail, Internet)
• Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.
• Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies standards.
• Process Improvement experience helpful
• Interest or experience in basic office procedures such as irrigation and drainage.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

3 years as an NP in primary care.

MSN required.

Current license to practice as an NP in MA required

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.