Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Worcester, MA

The Department of Neurointerventional Radiology at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

The Department:

• In the Division of Neurointerventional Radiology and the Integrated Cerebrovascular Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art minimally invasive care to patients suffering from vascular diseases of the brain and spine, including aneurysms, malformations, and stroke. Our team includes world-renowned physicians, fellows and advanced practice providers.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center: University Campus is a level-1 Trauma Center and a certified comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence to treat acute stroke and cerebral aneurysms
• Well-established team with three Neurointerventional Radiologists, two Fellows and six Advanced Practice Providers

The Position:

This APP position will focus on caring for Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting.

• The APP is responsible for helping to care for patients diagnosed with brain aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute stroke in collaboration with physician colleagues.
• The APP will perform pre-procedure History and Physical Examinations, consultations and provide post procedure follow up visits in the practice setting.
• The APP will manage the patients post procedure in the inpatient setting as well as co-management of patients in the ICU; they will perform secondary prevention evaluations in the outpatient practice setting.
• The APP provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
• After training, The APP will perform minor procedures including lumbar punctures, suturing and first assisting as needed.
• The APP serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices for the highest quality care.
• This is a Mixed Shift position with < 25% night coverage and mix of inpatient and outpatient. There is a weekend rotation of Every 3^rd

Caregiver Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board, and current NCCPA certification.
• A Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Preferably ACNP/AGACNP
• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required
• Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Why UMass:

• Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.
• All of us are continuously learning, therefore we prioritize professional development and an investment in the growth of our caregivers.

Our Benefit Highlights:

• Relocation Bonus of up to $5,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness
• Matching 401k and Pension Plan
• Generous paid time off
• CME Time and Practice Allowance
• Top Tier Medical Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)

UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.

Through pain and pandemics, our commitment to our communities never wanes. We use knowledge and innovation to create breakthrough medicine. To create jobs. To make life better for those we serve. We are leaders in the training of physicians and those who work in every facet of health care. We make outstanding care accessible for all, regardless of ability to pay. We stand for quality, compassion, dignity, opportunity and fairness. And we are relentless in our pursuit of healing.

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. We are the clinical partner of the UMass Chan Medical School, with access to the latest technology, research and clinical trials.

Our health system includes four hospitals and behavioral health services:

• UMass Memorial Medical Center (Worcester)
• UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (Fitchburg, Clinton and Leominster)
• UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital (Marlborough)
• UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital (Southbridge)
• Community Healthlink (Worcester)

Our hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission, a national organization that sets quality standards for hospitals. In addition to our fully equipped medical centers, our health system also includes home health and hospice programs, behavioral health programs and community-based physician practices.

We have an affiliation with CareWell Urgent Care to provide regional urgent care services. Also, the UMass Memorial Medical Group provides high quality, low-cost outpatient surgery services at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury.

We are committed to using our breadth of connected health resources to ensure you receive the best, most appropriate care you need to heal.

With our knowledge, innovation, and compassion, we relentlessly pursue healing for you and all of our patients. Our team includes specialists who are nationally acclaimed for their expertise and leadership in areas such as:

• Heart and vascular care
• Orthopedics
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Surgery
• Newborn intensive care
• Children’s services
• Women’s services
• Emergency medicine and trauma

UMass Memorial Medical Center leads the region in providing cutting edge medical technology, including innovative diagnostic and treatment options. Our experienced staff includes specialists who are experts in their field. No matter where you receive health care within our network of hospitals, you have access to the knowledge, innovation and expertise of UMass Memorial Medical Center:

• The only designated Level I Trauma Center for adults in Central Massachusetts
• Home to the Duddie Massad Emergency and Trauma Center and Life Flight, New England’s first hospital-based air ambulance
• The region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing expert care for ill or premature newborns
• Ranked sixth in Massachusetts by US News & World Report as best regional hospital
• Recognized by US News & World Report as high performing in diabetes, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke
• Named one of America’s Top 50 Teaching Hospitals by The Washington Monthly 
• Ranked 24^th in the nation’s top hospitals by the Lown Institute
• Recognized by Healthgrades with the following awards and designations: Critical Care Excellence Award, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award