Ambulatory Nurse Practitioner: Memory Division Alzheimer's Therapeutic Program

Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology is hiring a Memory Care Nurse Practitioner. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, Director of Nursing and Collaborating Physician, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work in the Memory Division of the Neurology Department, performing clinic visits (in person and televisits and working closely with other departments and divisions leading clinical continuity. The NP will take a leading role in managing patients referred to the Memory Division Alzheimer's Therapeutic Program (ATP) for assessment, care and treatment. The NP will help plan, refine, and extend care activities beyond the walls of the clinic to integrate care and improve patients' experience more fully.

The position requires superb organizational skills, interpersonal skills, initiative and innovation. Must be flexible, independent, and willing to participate in multiple activities while providing support to patients by collaborating with the team. Effective communication skills and the ability to converse comfortably with patients and their caregivers are necessary.

Alzheimer's Therapeutic Nurse Practitioner role:

• Provides clinical care: 8 four-hour clinical sessions per week (32 patient facing hours) and has 2 four-hour continuity of care/administrative time (8 hours per week) to complete non patient facing work such as EPIC inbasket messages, notes, lab work etc.

• Collaborates with outside facilities and clinical staff for certain patients, and also to provide general information about caring for patients to other caregivers including outside hospitals, PCP's, VNA, and private help.

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team

• Explore innovative ways to disseminate patient and community education materials to enhance continuity of care.

• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment.

• Maintains accurate and timely notes in the electronic medical record.

• Information Systems/Technology Skills: EPIC, electronic medical record experience.

• Quality Assurance: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position.

• Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.

• Ability to coordinate among diverse populations.

• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.

• Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies' standards.

Our practice environment reflects the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill, and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative, scientific, and empowering. MGH is one of the first academic hospital-based centers in the country dedicated to building a diverse community of providers, scientists, and patient care services professionals that mirrors the patient population we serve, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Working Conditions:

• Busy ambulatory practice setting.

• Normal office conditions

• Potential clinical exposure within the routine provision of patient care

• Periods of walking, standing and sitting. Ability to assist and ambulate patients when needed.

• Normal business hours: Monday - Friday, daytime hours

Locations:

• Boston

• Waltham

• Travel required for clinic and requires ability to work in multiple locations. Valid MA driver's license needed.

MGH APP Benefits

• Benefits start day one.

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Day time position No Weekends or Holidays

• Generous PTO

You contribute to our success and every role has an impact on patients' lives. Join us for the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated nurse practitioner like you to be part of our team. Apply today to connect with our Talent Acquisition team!

Ideal candidates will have:

• Nurse Practitioner Licensure

• Nurse Practitioner Certification

• Experience in Neurology or with Memory Disorders

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

• The desire to utilize a patient-centered approach to produce the highest quality of care

• Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and public speaking skills; Good command of English language, including medical and scientific terminology.