Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$119,912 - $170,414•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a committed and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our adult critical care team. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and deliver expert care with a high degree of autonomy. You will also engage in education, quality improvement, and leadership initiatives that support patient outcomes and team development. Join a dynamic and highly skilled team of over 70 nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide coverage across 8 adult ICUs, perform lifesaving procedures and manage complex conditions. Practice at the top of their license with autonomy and collaboration, and embrace education, mentorship, and continuous professional development. They are essential and respected members of our interdisciplinary ICU care team. We value motivated, growth-oriented clinicians who thrive in a high-functioning and supportive environment.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (preferably ACNP/AGACNP)
Current Massachusetts NP license
Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration
For Physician Assistants: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board
Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration

Nice To Haves

Preferably ACNP/AGACNP for Nurse Practitioners

Responsibilities

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
Conduct in-depth health histories and physical examinations
Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.
Develop and implement care plans with physicians and patients
Manage therapeutic interventions and perform advanced procedures
Reassess and modify plan treatment plans to achieve medical and health goals.
Documents and communicate care outcomes and clinical findings to determine effectiveness of plan of care.