Advanced Registered Nurse

Location:

Worcester, MA

Facility:

UMass Memorial Health

Department:

Neurology

Specialty

: Stroke & Headache

Schedule:

Full-Time

UMass

Memorial

Medical

Group

seeks

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has experience with Stoke and Headache

to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular care team. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders.

Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region

Key Highlights

:Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive neurological assessments including detailed patient history and neurological examinations

in the outpatient setting.

Order and interpret

diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations .

Develop differential diagnoses and implement

patient-centered plans of care .

Manage follow up for patients with

ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and headache disorders

using evidence-based protocols.

Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with

Massachusetts state regulations .

Outpatient Stroke Management

Responsible for the evaluation and management of patients

post stroke, TIA and headache in the outpatient setting.

Order and interpret

diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations

Review and provide

education regarding medication adherence and stroke prevention.

Order appropriate

neurological follow up labs and imaging

Order appropriate

outpatient therapy

Headache and Neurology Care

Evaluate and manage patients with

primary and secondary headache disorders , including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and medication-overuse headache.

Develop individualized treatment plans including

preventive therapies, acute treatment strategies, and lifestyle modification .

Provide

patient education on headache triggers, prevention strategies, and long-term management .

Participate in

headache clinics and outpatient neurology follow-up visits .

Care Coordination

Coordinate care after

hospital admission of stoke patients

Collaborate with

rehabilitation services, nursing, case management, and social work in the outpatient setting .

Provide

patient and family education

regarding stroke recovery and prevention, headache management, and risk factor modification.

Program & Quality Improvement

Support stroke program initiatives and compliance with

national stroke certification standards .

Participate in

quality improvement initiatives related to stroke and neurological care outcomes .

Engage in

continuing education and professional development

in stroke, cerebrovascular medicine, and headache management.

Standard Responsibilities

Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational activities.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to a collaborative work environment.

Perform other related duties as assigned

.Qualifications

:A

Masters

degree

from an accredited Physician Assistant

or Nurse Practi

ti

oner

program

Eligible or c

urrent Massachusetts license,

with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)

Eligibility for

prescriptive authority (Schedules II VI) .

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are

required

.Clinical experience in

neurology, stroke care or headache medicine

3 5 years of advanced practice clinical experience

.Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value

s

and Needs.

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous

paid time off

with 11 paid holiday

Practice/CME allowance

Pension plan with

additional

retirement options available

Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs

Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and

PSLF

eligible

employment

Concierge services for relocation

Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Visit

UMass Memorial Medical Group

to learn

more about our organization

Qualified candidates may contact

Shane Cox

, Provider Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io