Nurse Practitioner - Hematology BWH

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Job Summary Full Time / 40 Hours/ Main Campus/ Nurse Practitioner MS About this NP job: CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Functions as a clinical team member delivering care to a panel of patients and responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of their care. • In collaboration with physicians of the BWH Hematology division, provides patient care and management to select patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses such as anemias of various etiologies, bleeding and clotting disorders including Hemophilia, platelet disorders, anticoagulation issues, etc. Has broad knowledge of the field of hematology. • May be asked to participate in clinical and translation research projects. • Responsibilities include triaging incoming referrals, assessment and triage of patient messages/visits, assistance in routine and urgent patient care management of division patients. • Reassesses and modifies plans as needed after review of results and history with each result. • In collaboration with the MD, demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the assessment, dosing and plan of care for those patients. • Monday through Friday, 8 hours day shift. Hybrid schedule possible, not guaranteed. RESEARCH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides direct care to patients with hematological disorders including Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Management of periprocedural planning for these patients. Outpatient follow up and coordination of care after hospitalizations for ongoing management. • Works primarily at, but not limited to, BWH Main campus and Faulkner Hospital locations. • Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff, professional nursing staff and clinic staff toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. • Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. Serves on appropriate departmental and interdepartmental committees. Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs and onboarding for staff. • Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration. Supports and participates in clinical research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness. • Appropriately triages patients and assists with in-basket management. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired specialized knowledge and skills through completion of a nurse practitioner program. The practitioner has the credentials to function in an expanded nursing role and is responsible for the daily management of selected patients. The practitioner has responsibility for the assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the continuous implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner works with their collaborating physician in accordance with mutually developed practice guidelines, members of the care team, and is responsible to the Nursing Director or Executive Nursing Director for the area for issues specific to the discipline of nursing. Satisfactory completion of an approved formal education program that has as its objective the preparation of professional nurses to practice as nurse practitioners. ANA or other appropriate nursing certification in the area of practice and authorization by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in the expanded role. DEA for prescription writing. Working Conditions - Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials. 1. Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a select patient population. 2. Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs. 3. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs. 4. Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings. 5. Performs laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population. 6. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. 7. Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record. 8. Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment. 9. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals. 10. Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling. 11. Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Quality of Care 1. Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines and monitoring requirements for prescription writing in collaboration with their designated physician and NP Manager. 2. Evaluates outcomes of own patients’ care and makes necessary revisio