NP or PA- PACU- MGH

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Job Summary

This position is full-time, 40 hrs, 3-13 hr shifts, D/E rotation, Mon-Sat

Massachusetts General Hospital's Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play a critical role in advancing high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. Within the PACU, APPs support a safe, inclusive, and clinically rigorous care environment grounded in excellence, inquiry, cultural competence, and the institution's commitment to patients and families.

The PACU has exciting growth opportunities in the short and long term with the expansion of MGH main campus, Philip and Susan Ragon building.

PACU Environment:

The Massachusetts General Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Units include seven critical care areas and one Short Stay Unit, providing specialized care for adult and pediatric patients before and immediately following surgery and procedures requiring anesthesia.

This complex, high-acuity environment requires strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to contribute effectively across a broad range of surgical specialties. APPs work in partnership with experienced critical care clinicians and play an integral role in supporting operational continuity, patient safety, and exceptional care delivery.

Current Opportunity

The PACU currently has opportunities for Advanced Practice Providers with the experience, professionalism, and clinical expertise to support a high-performing perioperative care model. Ideal candidates are available for full-time schedules of 40 hours per week, composed of 13-hour day/evening shifts Monday through Saturday.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes, team effectiveness, and the continued advancement of PACU practice. We are seeking APPs who demonstrate clinical excellence, sound decision-making, professionalism, and a strong commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Minimum of 3 years of adult, family, or acute care nurse practitioner experience, or minimum of 3 years of acute care physician assistant experience, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated critical care thinking, clinical judgment, and independent decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, APPs, nursing, anesthesia, surgery, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Pediatric APP experience welcome but not required.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Current active licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as either a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• For nurse practitioners: certification from a national certifying body acceptable to the Board of Registration in Nursing as an adult, family, or acute care nurse practitioner.
• For physician assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or
• Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 2 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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