Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse

RN

General Summary/overview Statement

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director and the Medical Director, the Staff Nurse functions as an ambulatory practice nurse for the Cardiovascular Medicine Service. The Staff Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for ensuring patient-centered nursing care in the ambulatory care setting. They will collaborate with attending physicians, mid-level practitioners, administrative support staff, and other members of the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Triages phone calls from patients, families, providers, etc.; responds to clinical related communications, as directed.
• Contacts patients to update medication reconciliation lists; supports management of prescription refills; and handles insurance prior authorization of medications.
• Conducts insurance prior authorization of diagnostic testing and procedures.
• Tracks, collects, and reviews outpatient test results; reviews abnormal results with supervising physician/mid-level practitioner; and informs patient of test results and clinical impact/plan.
• Completes various medical and administrative forms, e.g. disability, VNA documentation.
• Assists with clinical instruction for patients, e.g. medication teaching.
• Supports administrative operations by acting as a clinical liaison to administrative support staff.
• Maintains and follows patient care protocols.
• Performs other duties, as directed.

Skills/abilities/competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, function as a resource to other members of the team and resolves complex issues on behalf of providers and patients.
• Exceptional organizational skills, flexibility to manage multiple tasks and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to function in an ambulatory setting, e.g. MS Outlook, MS Office Suite.
• Comfort in a practice environment that promotes patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree preferred

• Registered Nurse, Massachusetts licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Relevant professional experience in cardiology
• Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking), strongly preferred

Working conditions:

Office and outpatient care environments.

Can work in a hybrid model following the onboarding period

Reasons to Choose MGH

• Mass General is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024
• Collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine to provide quality care to our patients
• Lucrative benefits and generous paid time off

About Mass General Hospital

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations

MGH Main Campus

Job

Registered Nurse

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

32

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Cardiology

Job Posting

Nov 7, 2024

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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