Presurgical Evaluation Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, UMass-Worcester, MA
About The Position
UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Presurgical Evaluation team. 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.
Requirements
- Master or Doctoral degree from NP/PA accredited program and board certification is required
- Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required
Nice To Haves
- Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex responses of individual, families, and communities to actual or potential health problems.
- Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings. Formulates clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic illnesses and promote wellness.
- Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.
- Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care.
- Integrates education, research and management, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals, and others who influence the health care environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
- Practice/CME allowance
- Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
- Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF-eligible employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
