Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Worcester, MA - UMass Memorial Health Care

Description

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.
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


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
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; 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
A Bachelors degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
A Masters degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 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.

Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.

Relocation Bonus of up to $5,000
Tuition Reimbursement
Matching 401k and Pension Plan
Top Tier Medical Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)