Night Shift Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospital Medicine Unit- MGH

Position Overview

Mass General Brigham is dedicated to providing exceptional care through high-performing teams. This role is for a 36- or 40-hour NOCTURNAL Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position partnering with attending physicians in the Hospital Medicine Unit to deliver inpatient care. The clinician will be the first point of contact for admitted patients and participate in the assessment, documentation, and treatment processes during the night shift (6:45 pm - 7 am), including rotations covering weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the responding clinician for already admitted patients and document significant events in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Assess and admit patients, documenting in the electronic health record and entering orders.
• Care for critically ill adult patients by diagnosing, treating health problems, obtaining patient histories, performing comprehensive physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests.
• Follow complex patient management plans and ensure high quality, timely documentation for admissions, progress, procedures, and discharge summaries.
• Work independently within a collaborative care model to manage acute cross-coverage issues and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate and provide direct counseling and teaching to patients as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (required)
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) state license and Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant license.
• Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Proficiency in obtaining medical histories, conducting comprehensive physical examinations, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies and to maintain quality control standards.
• Strong documentation skills in a collaborative, academic care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an inpatient hospital setting
• Experience with electronic health record systems
• Experience working in a night shift role

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” offering discounts on tickets and passes for various activities