Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization
Nursing Practice Specialist - ICU
Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - Nursing Practice Specialist - ICU (3302688)Excellent opportunity for a Nursing Practice Specialist in the Blake 12 Multidisciplinary ICU!General OverviewBlake 12 is an 18-bed multidisciplinary intensive care unit responsible for the care of adult patients with a variety of surgical and medical conditions as well as Transplant and Trauma patients. This unit is the main assignment for critically ill patients who benefit from multidisciplinary care. It handles a variety of surgical and medical conditions, including post-operative complex abdominal, orthopedic, vascular, and thoracic surgical illnesses with hemodynamic instability, sepsis, ARDS, multiple traumas, intracranial hypertension, and multi-system organ dysfunction or failure. Blake 12 is also a transplant ICU: helping to care for post-operative abdominal and lung transplant patients. Technologies and therapies used to support patients are multiparameter physiologic monitoring including continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, ICP monitoring, etc. The patient care delivery model is a Relationship Based Care model, supported by patient-focused care that is high quality, comprehensive, accessible, supportive and personalized.The Nursing Practice Specialist (NPS) is a master’s prepared nurse with an area of expertise who promotes competent, compassionate and professional nursing care for patients/families across the continuum. The role is a leadership and clinical practice role encompassing patient care, teaching, consultation and research. In collaboration with the Nursing Director and the nursing staff, the NPS influences outcomes and ensures quality patient care.Job DescriptionClinical Practice
- Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and their families.Education
- Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care of the patient and family.Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care outcomes.Professional Development
- Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional development.Position Qualifications :Master's degree in nursing required.Current Massachusetts RN License required.Knowledge of surgical, medical and critical care nursing required.Minimum of 5 years' experience as a critical care nurseExperience with the management of critically ill transplant patients desired.Some experience in a leadership role desired.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.Primary Location
MGH Main CampusJob
Nursing-OtherOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours 16Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description 16-hrs for Nursing Practice Specialist with expanded direct care hours
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- Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and their families.Education
- Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care of the patient and family.Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care outcomes.Professional Development
- Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional development.Position Qualifications :Master's degree in nursing required.Current Massachusetts RN License required.Knowledge of surgical, medical and critical care nursing required.Minimum of 5 years' experience as a critical care nurseExperience with the management of critically ill transplant patients desired.Some experience in a leadership role desired.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.Primary Location
MGH Main CampusJob
Nursing-OtherOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours 16Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description 16-hrs for Nursing Practice Specialist with expanded direct care hours
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