Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Hiring Range: $119,912.00 - $170,414.40 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Introduction Our commitment to the communities we serve never wavers. 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, fairness — and the relentless pursuit of healing. About the Critical Care APP Team 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 Embrace education, mentorship, and continuous professional development 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. Position Summary 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.

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

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.