Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery
Worcester, MA 01604
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
Neurosurgery
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Advance Practice Provider (APP)
The Department of Neurosurgery 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 Neurological Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to patients suffering from diseases of the spine and brain.
- 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
Position Responsibilities include:
- Work collaboratively with our well-established team of eight neurosurgeons, residents and twelve APPs
- Focused care for Neurosurgical Adult/Pediatric patients in the ED, ICU and acute care floors
- Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
- Once fully trained, perform neurosurgical consultations, minor/major procedures as needed, pre and post-op care in collaboration with APP team, Neurosurgery residents and Neurosurgery attendings.
- Opportunity to work in outpatient setting as well as assist with outpatient management such as, patient inquiries, imaging follow up, referrals and occasional clinic coverage.
- Opportunities for OR coverage as needed, but not required.
- Outstanding orientation is provided, will consider new graduates.
- This is a full-time position. Mixed days/nights, 12hr shifts vary with < 25% night coverage and 1:3 weekend rotation.
Position Qualifications:
- Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required.
- Master or Doctoral degree from an NP or PA accredited program and board certification is required.
- Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required.
