Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Neurointerventional Radiology (Nir)

Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

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 36 hour/week Mixed Shift position with < 25% night coverage and mix of inpatient and outpatient. There is a weekend rotation of Every 3rd weekend.

 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)