Overnight Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Critical Care

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 135,283 - 170,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their adult critical care team. Responsibilities include performing assessments, managing conditions, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree (for NP) or a Bachelor's degree (for PA), relevant licensure, and experience in acute care settings. The position provides an excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and relocation bonuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (preferably ACNP/AGACNP).
• Current Massachusetts NP or PA license.
• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Analyze data to determine health status.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Manage therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions

Leadership initiatives

Patient care management

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Bachelor's degree from a Physician Assistant program

Current Massachusetts NP or PA license

Board certification (ANCC or AANP for NP, NCCPA for PA)

Job description

Hiring Range

$135,283.20 - $170,414.40

final offer may vary within this range based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.

Major Responsibilities

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Conduct in-depth health histories and physical examinations
• Analyze 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.
• Document and communicate care outcomes and clinical findings to determine effectiveness of plan of care.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

• 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

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
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disability Assistance

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.