About the role

  • Director of Geriatric Practice at Mass General Brigham responsible for geriatric care program development. Collaborating with leadership and frontline providers to enhance care for older adults and manage geriatric initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in formulating the vision and strategic plan of geriatric efforts within the West Health Accelerator.
  • In collaboration with MGH and WHA geriatric leadership, develop and maintain a comprehensive, effective geriatric care program that aligns with geriatric best practices and meets external standards including that of state and national programs.
  • Collaborate with leadership and frontline providers to integrate geriatric principles into clinical workflows/pathways, patient care guidelines/protocols, and staff development activities.
  • As clinical expert and resource in geriatric care, provide education, mentorship, and clinical coaching to interprofessional teams across multiple units within the academic medical center. Promote the implementation of evidence-based practices to optimize care for older adults, support staff in complex case management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. When more focused, or complex clinical consultation is required, facilitate appropriate formal referrals to geriatrics, neurology, or psychiatry.
  • As an advanced practice provider, when on clinical rotation with the Geriatrics Inpatient Team, provide direct consultative clinical services to hospitalized patients, applying advanced knowledge in geriatric care and clinical expertise to support complex patient cases, ensuring optimal care plans are developed and implemented for older frail adults; contribute to the clinical education and mentorship of other healthcare providers and clinical staff, sharing expertise on the care of geriatric populations.

Requirements

  • Current licensure as an APRN/Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Master’s degree (MSN), Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD in nursing science, or a related advanced clinical degree required.
  • Certification in geriatric care or related specialties preferred.
  • At least 5-7 years of advanced practice nursing experience required, preferably in geriatrics or an equivalent clinical field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in healthcare administration, leadership, or program management preferred
  • Experience in quality/process improvement initiatives or healthcare research is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a complex healthcare organization with interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
  • Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

Job title

Director of Geriatric Practice

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$127,691 - $186,545 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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