OB Triage - Lead APP
UMass Memorial Health · United States
Job Description
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Hiring Range: $106,080.00 - $190,944.00 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Everyone Is a Caregiver 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. Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty: Labor & Delivery Schedule: Seven-day operation with varied shifts. Typical coverage includes:
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Weekends: Approximately 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Overnight coverage: Select 7:00 PM–7:00 AM or 11:00 PM–11:00 AM shifts
- Provide direct clinical care to patients presenting to OB Triage, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate disposition or admission.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for approximately 5–8 APPs.
- Develop and maintain the daily APP staffing schedule to ensure appropriate coverage.
- Respond to team call-outs and work collaboratively to identify and fill staffing gaps.
- Communicate with resident and attending teams regarding triage staffing and operational needs.
- Serve as a key liaison between OB Triage, MFM, Nursing, Labor & Delivery leadership, IT, and other clinical partners.
- Conduct and facilitate annual performance reviews for APP team members in collaboration with physician and administrative leadership.
- Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, orientation, and professional development of APP staff.
- Assist with maintaining credentials and clinical privileges for APP team members.
- Organize and lead regular APP team meetings.
- Participate in financial and operational discussions related to the triage service.
- Participate in safety reviews, incident reporting, quality improvement, and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement clinical workflows, standards, and algorithms that promote consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Work collaboratively with Compliance and Coding to support appropriate APP billing practices and optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient flow, communication, and the overall triage experience.
- Maintain effective communication among APPs, physicians, residents, nurses, nurse managers, educators, and other members of the care team.
- Participate in departmental and service-line meetings and initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for APP team members.
- Provide other related clinical and leadership responsibilities as assigned.
- Master's degree in nursing or a master's degree in a healthcare-related field, including Physician Assistant education.
- Current Massachusetts licensure.
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, as applicable.
- Controlled substance authorization.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification, if required by the department.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently provide direct patient management.
- Strong communication, organizational, clinical, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
- 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
Details
| Company | UMass Memorial Health |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | full-time |
