Critical Care Nurse Salary in Massachusetts, USA

Reporting to the Administrative Director of the Division, the Grant Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management and overall health of research and select clinical/divisional operations accounts within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. This position supports a broad range of financial, analytical, and administrative activities. This position will also serve as a divisional resource for faculty regarding Federal and Private Foundation regulations related to grant applications and administration. RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-Award Responsibilities:• Works with Principal Investigators, support staff, and collaborators to coordinate all compliance, administrative, and financial aspects of grant submissions; prepares form sets, budget development, budget justifications, and Just-in-Time (JIT) requests; ensures proposal compliance with sponsor and hospital policies and procedures, as well as those of subcontracting institutions.• Ensures that grant submission, implementation, and reporting comply with all policies of the hospital, sponsor institutions and subcontracting agencies; functions as resource person in clarification of policies; and works with Principal Investigators to achieve compliance.• Performs budget development, financial modeling/forecasting, review fund statements, resolve accounting problems/errors, and functions as liaison to both institutional and external agencies including federal and non-federal granting agencies and subcontracting institutions.• Assists the PIs with the development and submission of annual progress reports.Post-Award Responsibilities:• Responsible for grant specific post-award activities related to purchases, consultants, and payment of subcontract invoices. Responsible for submitting appropriate paperwork specific to each account and expense and responsible for the maintenance of the financial files.• Interacts with research administration to ensure compliance with all hospital, government and funding agency policies and provides guidance on appropriate purchases and allocable charges.• Provides follow-up for financial expenditures, ensuring that all paperwork is appropriate to each expense to pass a financial audit. Troubleshoots and resolves problems identified in the reconciliation process. Interacts with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and other relevant departments if necessary to resolve problems.• Provides monthly review of expenditures with investigators for accuracy of charges and identifies a resolution to problems, including preparation of journal entries when needed. • Responsible for proactively identifying accounts that need close out procedures and works with our finance manager in the preparation to finalize the close out of funds, making sure all personnel have been removed and all expenditures are appropriate. • Proactively identifies accounts that may go into deficit or be underspent and meets with investigators as needed to assist in projecting cost overruns and/or under-expenditures. Provides recommendations for possible solutions.Other Responsibilities:• Assist the Administrative Director with the Division's annual budget development process.• Entering Insight personnel changes for all weekly and monthly personnel. Responsible for all Peoplesoft data changes for weekly staff and maintenance of internal salary spreadsheet for all personnel, monthly or weekly. • Routinely reviews the Division's space density and asset assessment with the Division Chief and Administrative Director• Develops and maintains a variety of statistical and financial reporting and control systems. Oversees their implementation and use. Examples include the generation of expenditure reports, future expenditure estimates, variance reports, and reconciliation of Departmental reports with institutional records. Conducts or oversees various fiscal analyses. Serves as a resource in providing financial information to the Division Administrator and Division Chief.Qualifications - Qualifications: Bachelor's degree requiredSRA preferred, but not requiredA minimum of 5 years of experience working on grants in an academic, medicine, or science setting.EEO Statement BWH 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.

Chief of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) seeks a dynamic physician leader for our collaborative PCCM program at Kent Hospital, a Care New England 359-bed, acute care hospital. BWH and Kent have a long-standing clinical affiliation that includes a comprehensive PCCM program, as well as collaborations in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular, surgery, education, and other programs. We are recruiting for an individual with a strong presence in the ambulatory practice along with inpatient ICU and consult service time. The successful candidate will have demonstrated clinical expertise in these areas as well as leadership acumen with an operational and strategic focus. Kent Hospital is a teaching affiliate of The New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and The Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University offering GME training programs. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary and/or Critical Care Medicine.Qualifications Please send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Hilary J. Goldberg, M.D., interim Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. [email protected]; 617-525-5407.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.EEO Statement BWH 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENTResponsible for preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications to patients according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.Work relatively independently, under general supervision, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Oversees the activities of support personnel, operating within the limits of pharmacy/practice site's policies and procedures, and the regulations of the Board of Pharmacy.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Leadershipa. Provide direction and guidance to pharmacist and ancillary support including technician staff in following policy and procedure, taking accountability and ownership of job responsibilities, and promoting professional behavior and attitudes.b. Provide feedback to the pharmacy managers/practice managers/medical directors for the interim and annual performance appraisal of other pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, physicians, medical residents, medical interns and medical assistants when appropriate.2. Staffing and Competencya. Direct and coordinate efficient and effective delivery of all pharmacy services.b. Prepare, compound, and dispense medications to patients according to the laws and regulations of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Department of Public Health Food and Drug Administration, and other regulatory agencies when appropriate.c. Interpret, clarify, and evaluate all medication orders for complete and appropriate medication information, scheduling, and clinical data.d. Supervise and verify the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel assigned to the area.e. Provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals regarding appropriate drug therapy, including drug interactions, side effects, incompatibilities, allergies, medication order/prescription discrepancies, drug stability problems, and drug administration.f. Identify, document, resolve, monitor, and prevent drug therapy related problems, including contraindications, duplications of therapy, and drug interactions.g. Manage patients under P&T approved CDTM protocols when appropriate.h. Evaluate ambulatory prescriptions and appropriately prescribe and send prescriptions through ambulatory care system when appropriate.i. Perform physical exams when appropriate.j. Order labs and interpret results when appropriate.k. Coordinate obtainment of outpatient medications through triaging insurance issues when appropriatel. Participate in prospective and retrospective pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommend dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring as required to meet patient needs.m. Work in the sterile products area as needed, ensuring the accuracy, sterility, and stability of all compounded products.n. Formulate and compound special dosage forms not commercially available when appropriate.o. Maintain appropriate records for controlled substances and investigational drugs as required.p. Attend and participate in daily medical and multi-disciplinary rounds and participate in specialty rounds as needed and as time allows and collaborate with other healthcare providers when staffing non-rounding services.q. Provide discharge medication and drug history counseling including medication reconciliation when appropriate and develop teaching tools and guidance for staff.r. Provide post-discharge visits when appropriate.s. Support research-related patient care and drug therapy by ensuring study protocol medication order compliance.t. Train new personnel.u. Perform all other responsibilities as assigned in a complete and timely fashion.3. Quality and Safetya. Interpret and implement all departmental/practice site policies and procedures on the assigned shift.b. Follow all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.c. Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.d. Document and report all clinical interventions, medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events.4. Technologya. Utilize area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.b. Troubleshoot and mitigate short-term issues related to the area specific technology.5. Educationa. Attend and participate in departmental and change of shift staff meetings, M&M rounds, staff development and continuing education activities.b. Participate in departmental quality improvement committees, programs, and student/resident presentations.c. Attend and participate in grand rounds and continuing education activities.d. Maintain professional expertise through membership and participation in professional organizations and contributing to peer-reviewed literature.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS1. Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.2. Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.• For credentialed pharmacists working under CDTM agreements, an additional 5 contact hours or 0.5 continuing education units of Board-approved continuing education that address areas of practice generally related to the particular collaborative practice protocol are required.3. Upon department orientation, and annually thereafter, must complete:• Safety Training• OSHA/Fire Safety• Infection Control• Safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents• Competency assessments in areas of:• Age-specific pharmacotherapy• Process-specific skills• Clinical skills• Population-specific pharmacotherapy• Aseptic Technique4. Pharmacists working under CDTM agreements must also meet the following:• Must have a Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, if applicable.• Must keep licenses up to date (CSR, DEA, etc) that are required to perform job duties.• Must meet and maintain all requirements of the BWH credentialing process (including bi-annual renewal).SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED1. Good verbal and written interpersonal communication skills are required for frequent contact and to communicate effectively with members of other health care disciplines and pharmacy staff.2. Must be able to motivate and supervise support personnel, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students.3. Prioritize and organizes work and makes decisions under stress and within time constraints.4. Must pay attention to detail virtually 100% of work time, and have critical thinking and decision making skills.5. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. In addition, they must possess the ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.6. Must have comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy.7. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the patient care team.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Rotating shifts or per ambulatory care site's needs where applicable (which may include weekends, holidays and on-call responsibilities).2. Staffing requirements are contingent to departmental needs and may be subject to change.3. Continuous mental and visual effort is required.4. Works under constant time deadlines. Under controlled conditions, occasionally exposed to infectious diseases; prepares and dispenses carcinogenic, mutagenic and sensitizing medications.5. Standing or walking 95% of the time as well as lifting and carrying moderately heavy supplies about 5% of job duties where applicable.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYDirectly supervise the activities of support personnel.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Per DiemThe Critical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a core member of the BWFH Intensive Care Unit team. The PA/NP is responsible for assisting critical care attending physicians in the management of ICU patients assigned to the PA/NP and to also work in the context of an integrated team which includes residents, medical students, and nurses. Candidates for the position should have a strong interest in acute critical care and bedside procedures. The critical care PA/NP will work very closely with a critical care physician to develop all necessary clinical and procedural skills in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. The PA/NP works closely with the ICU physicians and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) are incorporated into all areas of practice. As a member of the ICU PA/NP team, each PA/NP shall be responsible for the following duties: ICU Clinical DutiesClosely collaborate with the ICU physician to admit new patients into the BWFH ICUAssist the ICU physician on daily patient rounds, to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans Write daily progress notes Implement attending physician instructions for patient management in close cooperation with nursing staff Perform all core ICU procedures within the PA/NP scope of practice as directed by the attending; participate in the highly supervised ICU procedural training and maintenance-of-competency programs Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested Serve as a resource to the health care team for patient care issues Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care from one PA/NP to another PA/NP or physician Assist in the evaluation of potential ICU admissions from the inpatient units at BWFHGeneral DutiesWork collaboratively and function as an efficient member of the BWFH ICU team Assist in the coordination of consultation of other sub-specialists involved in the care of ICU patients Provide education to patients and families Document in the medical record as appropriate and communicate observations/findings with attending physicians Monitor environment of care and comply with regulatory agency standards Ensure that his or her clinical practice is consistent with physician assistant and or APRN policies, procedures and standards Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriateSchedule: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, Per diem.About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, our world revolves around our patients and their families, which is why we've been nationally recognized for our best practices in patient care, safety measures and surgical outcomes. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.Qualifications Education For PA'sMust have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs. Must have 4 years of college level education and baccalaureate degree or equivalent. (BS/MS joint programs are also acceptable; BS with PA certificates are acceptable for graduates before 1995). Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PA/NPs is required. For APRN'sCompletion of a master's or post master's degree in acute care, adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body. Current active licensure to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts. LicensureOne year of relevant full time experience as a PA/NP in this specialty, preferred.Other previous hands on patient care experience may be considered at the discretion of the Medical DirectorMedical KnowledgeMedical knowledge includes an understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, patient management, surgical principles, health promotion and disease prevention. The PA/NP must demonstrate core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care in their area of practice. In addition, the PA/NP is expected to demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations. The PA/NP position on the team can be quite challenging, requiring both teamwork and individual initiative. A high level of patient care is required while working quickly and often multi-tasking.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospitalis 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.

Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join aNeuroCritical Care team on a locum tenens basis in Boston, MA. Rotating shift, generally with three to four 12-hour shiftsper week to average 40 hours in total, balanced across days, nights, andweekends. As part of the neurocritical care team, you will provide care forboth neurology and neurosurgery patients in the Neurosciences Intensive CareUnit.Compensation: Competitivecompensation and reimbursement for travel.Qualifications:Current licensure as a Nurse Practitionerin the state of Massachusetts. Responsibilities:Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute neurologicalconditions in a NeuroCritical Care setting.Participate in patient care as part of a multidisciplinaryneurocritical care team, including attending physicians, fellows, residents,and other APPs.Rounding with the critical care team to discuss and coordinate patientcare, including patient histories, comprehensive physical examinations, andconsultations with other specialties.Implement treatment plans and communicate them to patients andfamilies, providing follow-up and education as needed.Perform inpatient consultations and maintain detailed and accuratemedical records.Perform procedures such as central line placement, arterial lineplacement, intubation, lumbar punctures, and other similar tasks.Staple/suture removal and placementWound care and packingNGT (Nasogastric Tube) placementLumbar drain placement and removalSpine braces and cervical collar placement and removal

Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join aNeuroCritical Care team on a locum tenens basis in Boston, MA. Rotating shift, generally with three to four 12-hour shiftsper week to average 40 hours in total, balanced across days, nights, andweekends. As part of the neurocritical care team, you will provide care forboth neurology and neurosurgery patients in the Neurosciences Intensive CareUnit.Compensation: Competitivecompensation and reimbursement for travel.Qualifications:Current licensure as a Nurse Practitionerin the state of Massachusetts. Responsibilities:Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute neurologicalconditions in a NeuroCritical Care setting.Participate in patient care as part of a multidisciplinaryneurocritical care team, including attending physicians, fellows, residents,and other APPs.Rounding with the critical care team to discuss and coordinate patientcare, including patient histories, comprehensive physical examinations, andconsultations with other specialties.Implement treatment plans and communicate them to patients andfamilies, providing follow-up and education as needed.Perform inpatient consultations and maintain detailed and accuratemedical records.Perform procedures such as central line placement, arterial lineplacement, intubation, lumbar punctures, and other similar tasks.Staple/suture removal and placementWound care and packingNGT (Nasogastric Tube) placementLumbar drain placement and removalSpine braces and cervical collar placement and removal

Massachusetts General Hospital is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our critical care and complex care services teams. This position is a split position: 60% of service to ICU patients and 40% of service to Complex Care Service patients on a weekly basis. This position is five weeks of days, every sixth week of evenings and every fourth weekend. Evening shift and weekend duties rotate through covering ICU patients or medical-surgical patients. Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students (MGH Pharmacy Residency website: https://www.massgeneral.org/education/pharmacy-residency.)PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: § As it pertains to the service area in the pharmacy department, responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.§ Responsible for providing direct or indirect patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. When assigned to particular pharmacy service teams, may be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).§ Works independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Directs and coordinates the activities of a pharmacy service area. Supervises all support personnel during an assigned shift, operating within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures, and the regulations of the Board of Registration Pharmacy. Takes lead as a subject matter expert in their areas of practice at the site and system level.The following are essential job functions for Clinical Pharmacists:Percent of Time SpentLead assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs:Facilitate pharmaceutical care, direct patient care programs, medication utilization systems within assigned care areas to assure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, hospital guidelines, and regulatory standardsDesign and implement new pharmacy programs, quality improvement changes, and continuous quality assurance initiatives to advance the organization's medication-use systems and promote optimal patient outcomesDesign and implement stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programsTrack and evaluate assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency and routinely benchmark against local and national best practicesDevelop strategies to optimize medication utilization, including but not limited to clinical guidelines, disease-specific pathways, formulary management, and medication-use policiesProvide departmental and institutional leadership for committees/meetings, hospital group/task forces, and approved external programs/organizationsAssure pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs5Deliver direct patient-care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs:Maintain proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programsPlace practice priority on the delivery of patient-centered careWork as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare personnel within care areasEstablish collaborative pharmacist-patient relationshipsMaintain patient information and interpret patients' health care needs including patient problem lists and prioritized pharmacist interventionsCollect and document accurate patient medication histories and reconcile discrepanciesIdentify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve care quality and safetyMake appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendationsImplement, evaluate, and redesign pharmaceutical care plans based on patient progress and evolving goals for medication usage, including drug dosing and monitoring Provide written documentation in the patient's medical record when requestedObtain and maintain ACLS and BLS certificationParticipate in the management of medical emergenciesProvide discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate to help with the transition of careProvide evidence-based medication education to physicians, nurses, and other professionalsEducate patients and care givers regarding safe and effective use of medications, possible medication side effects, and the role of prescribed medications in the overall treatment planMaintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systemsInterpret, evaluate, and accurately process medication ordersComplete critical patient monitoring and review patient chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, subtherapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failuresFollow established standard work parameters and maintains standard work environments60Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing:Maintain proficiency in and actively engage in operational programs, central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas as appropriate for job assignmentFacilitate medication procurement, ordering, and dispensing procedures including, but not limited to, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, controlled substances, etc.Utilize pharmacy automation and supportive technology proficiently Oversee pharmacy operations and technician practice/activities when assigned Promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary medications to formulary alternatives when possible, evaluate appropriateness of non-formulary medication requests, and support procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary10Facilitate experiential education and preceptorship:Maintain proficiency in the four preceptor roles and actively emulate education/mentorship Serve as a preceptor/educator for MGH pharmacy residency (PGY1 and PGY2) and student experiential programs, including maintaining training and experience in pharmacy practice areas appropriate for teaching assignmentsDevelop student, resident, and staff training experiences/competencies and create new relationships for teaching and training opportunitiesIdentify, design, and mentor learners in implementing improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costsDemonstrate personal leadership qualities, role model, and business acumen to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy20Performs other duties as assigned:Maintain a sustained record of contribution to the total body of knowledge in pharmacy practice through presentations, publications, and professional affiliation activitiesParticipate as a formal reviewer for a peer-reviewed medical or pharmacy journalsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of contemporary hospital practice and clinical service, trends and innovations in pharmacy leadership, and updates in traditional therapeutics, professional practice standards, or health care regulatory requirementsMaintain a specialized evidence-based knowledge of drug and drug therapy by reviewing relevant professional journals and suggested readings5Relationships:Clinical Pharmacists report directly to a Pharmacy Manager or Area Director and work collaboratively with administrative, pharmacist, and technical to support department initiativesClinical Pharmacists have frequent interactions with physicians, nurses, other members of the health care team, students, residents, and external professional groupsClinical Pharmacists supervise all support staff (e.g., pharmacy technicians) as assigned Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsPostgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferredBoard Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiringMust meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicablePREFERRED:Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferredSKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug DistributionAs it pertains to the service area in the pharmacy department, demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs. Provide care as described in the department's policies/proceduresAdditional General Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and serviceKnowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory complianceStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnelAbility to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activitiesSignificant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered careSignificant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignmentsStrong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential trainingWORKING CONDITIONS:Able to lift up to 20 lbsAble to stand for extended periods of timeAble to sit for extended periods of time

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing care for patients in the Divisional Critical Care Resource Pool. They will be cross-trained over time to cover several different critical care areas including Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiac Surgical ICU and Cardiac ICU. Assignments on each unit may extend across several weeks or months, allowing each nurse to develop a diverse set of skills.GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENTThe staff nurse is a licensed registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional clinical and support staff. The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the Nursing Director and members of the Patient Care Team to achieve optimal Patient outcomes. She/he also collaborates with the patient toward meeting the needs and expectations of the patient and family. Staff nurses ensure that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provides competent, compassionate patient- and family-centered nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork.a) Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.b) Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.c) Identifies, plans and implements nursing interventions. Facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.d) Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family education, teaching and discharge planning.e) Documents relevant patient data / information.f) Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Promotes continuity of care through effective hand-offs.g) Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way.h) Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service.i) Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in relevant unit Scope of Service.j) Participates in, and contributes to, performance improvement activities.k) Integrates the six aims of performance improvement into care delivery:(a) Safety - no needless death, injury, pain or suffering for patients or staff.(b) Effectiveness - care and service will be based on best evidence, informed by patient values and preferences.(c) Patient Centeredness - all care and service will honor the individual patients - their values, choices, culture, social context and specific needs.(d) Timeliness - waste no one's time; no unnecessary waiting.(e) Efficiency - remove all unnecessary processes or steps in a process; streamline all activities.(f) Equity - all care and service will be fair and equitable - the system will treat all patients equally.l) Exhibits compliance with regulatory and quality and safety requirements.2) Collaborates with other professionals and directs support staff and nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards.a) Teaches and directs all nonprofessional nursing personnel for whom she/he is responsible.b) Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.c) Appropriately utilizes nursing resources.d) Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.3) Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.a) Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care.b) Provides input to the Nursing Director regarding unit needs.c) Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.d) Professional Development:i) Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.ii) Within the framework of the nursing Scope of Service (NPM 5.0 Guidelines-Patient Care: Statement of Accountability and Scope of Practice)and The Clinical Recognition Program (See guidelines, http://www.mghpcs.org/IPC/Programs/Recognition/Index.asp), collaborates with nurse manager / nursing director / clinical nurse specialist / nursing practice specialist to identify his/her level of practice and with clinical leadership, identifies appropriate learning experiences to enhance their professional development.iii) Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training.iv) Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them.v) Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs.Qualifications BSN is required. Current licensure in Massachusetts as a registered nurse is required. Minimum 2 years ICU experience or 1 year ICU Residency required. New grad RN's will not be considered. You must be able to work a day/night rotation schedule along with weekends and holidays.EEO Statement MassachusettsGeneral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverseskills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applicationsfrom protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are stronglyencouraged.

Schedule: 36 hours Nights (12 hour shifts, no rotation), Every 3rd Weekend. Holiday CommitmentThe Staff Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. Ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor. Assures the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.Floating includes med/surg areas.About Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalBrigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.Qualifications BSN is required. Current licensure in Massachusetts as a registered nurse is required. ICU and Med/Surg experience required. BLS certification required. Adheres to all I C.A.R.E. standards. Must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospitalis 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.

CRITICAL CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER / 36 HOURS / VARIABLE ROTATING / BWH - NEUROSCIENCE ICU, NEUROCRITICAL CARE/ BOSTONJOB SUMMARY Working in collaboration with Neuro-intensivists, critical care Fellows, and Residents, the Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner provides high quality patient care to for neurology and neurosurgery patients in the in the Brigham and Women's Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. The Neurocritical Care NP is a member of the multidisciplinary provider team with patient care and management responsibilities similar to those of the interns and junior residents who have month-long rotations in the Neuroscience ICU. GENERAL OVERVIEWThe 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 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 with her/his 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. At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Nursing are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):Elicits a detailed and accurate history, performs an appropriate physical examination, records and presents the pertinent data to the neurocritical care team.Attends, presents and actively participates in daily ICU rounds.Assists with procedures and pre- and postoperative care.Performs and/or prescribes routine laboratory and related studies, medications, and consultations as appropriate and standard for the Neuroscience ICU Service.Enters and signs admission, transfer, and preoperative orders into Order Entry. Assists in facilitating patient movement/flow through the hospital, particularly as it relates to the admission and discharge process.Serves as a mentor to APP staff in training, students, and house staff, educating others while continuing to learn and expand one's own knowledge base.Continues to provide the highest standard of patient care, while incorporating measures that improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the department and hospital. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.Participates with research projects (generation by others and self-initiated projects). At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Nursing are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.Qualifications Education:Masters' Degree in Nursing required. Completion of a Master's or post Masters' degree in Adult or Family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).Current Adult/Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by an accredited APRN certifying body required.Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH and Federal DEA required.Current APRN License to practice in Massachusetts Required.Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred.Experience:Previous experience in the care of patients with acute care neurological disease required. Minimum of 2 years nurse practitioner experience in a Neuroscience ICU required.Demonstrated previous experience and expertise in the management and care of stroke, neurology and neurosurgery patients required.Prior neurocritical care nursing or nurse practitioner experience required.BLS, ACLS required; ENLS preferred.Membership and active involvement with professional organizations strongly preferred.Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's 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.