NURSE PRACTITIONER, M.S.

Affiliate Name: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Job Category: Nursing
Department: BWH WEINER CENTER FOR PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION
Shift: Days
Hours/Week: 0
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Per DiemResponsibilities:
The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired specialized knowledge and skills through completion of a nurse practitioner program. The practitoner 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 assessment and management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and continuous implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the attending physician and is responsible to the Nurse Manager or Nurse Director for the area.
REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Nursing required. Satisfactory completion of an approved formal education program which has as its objective the preparation of professional nurses to practice as nurse practitioners. Prior experience as a nurse practitioner preferred. ANA or other appropriate nursing certificationin area of practice and authorization by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in the expanded role. DEA for prescription writing. Expert clinical judgement skills to function in the independent role. Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients' families, staff and community health workers. Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from busy clinical settings and changing organizational climate. Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position. Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.