Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Urgent Care
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Boston, Massachusetts

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GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT;

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered, professional nurse with certification in an expanded role who provides direct care to individuals, families and/or groups in a variety of care settings. In collaboration with physicians, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosing, prescribing treatments, and providing follow-up for children with multiple medical needs during all phases of wellness and illness. She/he initiates referrals for implementing the patient's total care plan involving other health disciplines within and outside the hospital. Nurse Practitioners place a marked emphasis on patient teaching and education, working collaboratively with Medicine.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice

Has a sound knowledge of nursing, medical and scientific principles and appropriately applies those principles to practice

The Nurse Practitioner provides independent primary nursing practice. She/he performs physical examinations, institutes diagnostic studies, prescribes treatment and follows patients appropriately, utilizing Clinical Guidelines as a basis for action

The Nurse Practitioner functions in direct collaboration with the physicians assigned to the unit. Initiates, facilitates, and develops interdisciplinary collaboration

In collaboration with patients and families, she/he designs a plan of care based on an assessment of physical, emotional and social needs

Maintains patient's right to privacy; assuring patient dignity in the provision of care

Identifies current trends in health care and their implications for nursing practice

Responds to changes in clinical practice by planning, designing, implementing and evaluating guidelines, protocols and standards in collaboration with other professional staff

Applies innovative approaches to solving complex clinical problems

Applies the principles of Family Centered Care in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Professional Development

Maintains and updates knowledge and skills based on current education/nursing and health care practices

Identifies own learning needs and goals, and designs a plan to meet them

Participates in professional staff and student teaching, both formal and informal

Fulfills professional role through involvement in professional organization activities, presentations, publications and research

Participates in quality assurance activities

Communication

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with the Clinical Services and Department of Nursing personnel

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Minimum of 2 years relevant nursing experience

Good parent/patient interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts

Current certification as a nurse practitioner and authorization to practice as a nurse practitioner in Massachusetts

Baccalaureate degree with preference to Master's degree, one of which must be in nursing

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Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)