Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Medicine Per Diem Faulkner

About the role

The Department of Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a member of the inpatient General Medical Service team. The PA/NP assists attending physicians in the medical management of patients assigned to the PA/NP service and works in the context of an integrated team which includes residents, medical students, and attendings.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending physicians in the medical management of patients assigned to the PA/NP service.
• Work in the context of an integrated team which includes residents, medical students, and attendings.
• Develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
• Work closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
• Provide patient care services in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.
• Must have 4 years of college level education and baccalaureate degree or equivalent.
• Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PA/NPs is required.
• Completion of a master’s or post master’s degree in acute care, adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body.
• Current active licensure to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.
• One year of relevant full time experience as a PA/NP in this specialty, preferred, not required.
• Other previous hands-on patient care experience may be considered at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.
• Must have 4 years of college level education and baccalaureate degree or equivalent.
• Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PA/NPs is required.
• Completion of a master’s or post master’s degree in acute care, adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body.
• Current active licensure to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.
• One year of relevant full time experience as a PA/NP in this specialty, preferred, not required.
• Other previous hands-on patient care experience may be considered at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning.

Benefits

The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Pay

$59.04 - $83.59/Hourly Grade 7

Schedule

Per diem 12 hour day shifts. Primarily weekend & holiday coverage.