Part-Time NP or PA - Cancer Center

The MGH Cancer Center is seeking a part-time (30 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Infusion Unit and ambulatory practices at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA. The Infusion Unit Hematologic Malignancies APP Specialist will work in a newly developed role embedded within our adult infusion unit to serve as an infusion unit first responder, promote infusion services access and efficiency, provide oncology urgent care/symptom management and provide generalist coverage within our ambulatory hematologic malignancies disease centers for anticipated leaves and absences.

• The Infusion Unit Hematologic Malignancies APP Specialist cares for oncology patients in the outpatient setting.
• Responsible for collaborative care of the patient with benign hematology disorders receiving care in the adult infusion unit.
• While on the adult infusion unit, the APP supervises the care of patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, serves as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies, partners with primary disease center providers to care for complex oncology patients awaiting hospital admission and collaborates with the Cancer Center weekend first responder team to provide access for urgent evaluation and symptom management during off-hours.
• Works together with primary hematology/oncology teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians and supports the ambulatory antineoplastic desensitization program, ambulatory cellular therapies program and initiatives to decrease ED utilization.
• Applies advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve sophisticated and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Works closely with nursing staff to provide complex care coordination and symptom management through indirect patient care and to build capacity for urgent visits.
• While in the ambulatory disease centers, the NP/PA follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) with hematologic malignancies enhancing continuity of care when providing consistent coverage
• Writes orders which are in accord with current guidelines.
• Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians.
• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.
• Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other health care providers to meet staff and patient educational needs.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
• Evaluates own practice and program efficiency.
• Assists nursing and medical colleagues in research efforts.
• 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.

We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including...

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team.

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and committed to delivering our employees with an exciting and fulfilling career.

Current licensure in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a certified NP/PA required

If NP, certification may be Adult, Acute or Family Nurse Practitioner

If PA, national certification by the NCCPA

DEA and MCSR is required

ACLS certification is preferred

At least 3 years experience as an APP in oncology is required. Hematologic malignancies experience is preferred. For NPs, prior oncology RN experience is preferred.

Demonstrated competence in caring for adult hematology/oncology patient

Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and plan of care 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.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Flexibility in scheduling as this position may require weekend, holiday and evening coverage as well as variable weekday assignments.

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

Epic In-basket and telemedicine experience is strongly preferred.

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

Masters Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree from a NCCPA accredited PA program required

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.