GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Certified Nurse Practitioner is a masters prepared registered nurse and has achieved certification by a nationally recognized credentialing body as an adult nurse practitioner. This advanced practice nurse will work in a collaborative practice within the MGH Gyn Oncology service to provide comprehensive gyn oncology care for women in the ambulatory gyn oncology division.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* 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 effectiveness. Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for investigation. Evaluates current research findings for clinical specialty and determines applicability to unit practice.
* 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.
* Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered nurse in the expanded role of certified nurse practitioner
* Master's degree in nursing.
* National certification in advanced practice nursing area.
* The ideal candidate will have experience in women's health and the care of gynecologic/oncologic patients.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outpatient gyn oncology is a very busy practice with a high-volume patient load.