Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, OB/GYN

About the role

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is launching a new 24/7 Midwifery and Gynecology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage model and is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join this new program. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a growing service, work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality women's health care across the continuum while practicing in a dynamic inpatient environment.

APPs in this position will work collaboratively with physicians, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while helping shape the future growth and success of this innovative service. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients within the Women's Health service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide direct patient care, coordinate treatment plans, facilitate transitions of care, and contribute to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives. Providers will practice to the full extent of their licensure and training while supporting exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

Candidate schedule/shift preferences will be discussed during the interview process and considered in alignment with departmental needs. The hospital is open to a combination of full-time and part-time staffing models with options for 12-hour shifts during the day and night, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs as the program expands toward full 24/7 coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient admissions and evaluations
• Triage obstetric and gynecologic patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Document care in accordance with organizational standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure timely and effective care delivery
• Assist with cesarean sections and other procedures consistent with licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice
• Practice in accordance with Adult Nurse Practitioner practice guidelines
• Practice in accordance with written Clinical Practice Guidelines approved by the Medical Director
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment
• Consult with the Medical Director or designee when practice is not supported by a written protocol; document recommendations including the name of the physician consulted
• Issue written prescriptions and order tests and therapeutics pursuant to guidelines mutually developed and agreed upon by the Nurse Practitioner and supervising physician
• Request that the supervising physician review prescribing practices at least quarterly
• Conduct monthly self-review to ensure practice is in accordance with practice guidelines
• Respect patient privacy and ensure confidentiality
• Collaborate with other departments and disciplines to ensure optimal care
• Participate in the review and updating of clinical practice guidelines and department policies
• Conduct preplacement physical examinations to ensure appropriate job placement of employees in accordance with essential job functions and ADA guidelines
• Provide episodic health care to employees with illnesses or injuries
• Identify work or life stresses with the employee
• Counsel employees within the scope of nurse practitioner practice and experience
• Provide appropriate referrals to managers, Human Resources, the Employee Assistance Program, community resources, etc.
• Manage and evaluate employees with work-related injuries
• Communicate the employee's progress to the supervisor/manager
• Refer the employee to other providers as needed to support recovery
• Act as a liaison between management and employees to ensure appropriate care and timely return to work
• Communicate information as necessary to the Human Resources department and the claims service company to ensure proper reporting to the Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board
• Make recommendations to the manager/supervisor regarding modified duty and plans for return to work
• Implement programs and distribute informational pamphlets/brochures to increase employee awareness of wellness and safety
• Provide employees with appropriate referrals to other providers or the Emergency Department

Qualifications

Education

• Other Certificate/Diploma in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Master's Degree in Nursing required

Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses and Credentials

• Nurse Practitioner [NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

• 3 years clinical experience required

Skills

• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients
• Patient care responsibilities with possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as blood and body fluids

Additional information

Applications are welcome from experienced Women's Health APPs as well as motivated new graduates. For Nurse Practitioner candidates, highly experienced Labor & Delivery or Women's Health Registered Nurses seeking to transition into advanced practice are encouraged to apply. Previous first-assist experience is preferred but not required. Nurse Practitioners hired into this role will be expected to obtain first-assist certification within one year of employment if not already certified.

The Nurse Practitioner position is represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) collective bargaining unit. Candidates hired into the Nurse Practitioner role will be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable MNA collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

Pay Range / Hourly Grade: RN2602. Base pay is determined comprehensively based on skills, relevant experience, 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 the total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs are offered.

Schedule

Options for 12-hour shifts during the day and night, including weekends and holidays. Full-time and part-time staffing models available. Candidate schedule/shift preferences will be discussed during the interview process and considered in alignment with departmental needs as the program expands toward full 24/7 coverage.

Work location

Onsite at 2014 Washington Street.