<p>Family Nurse Practitioner</p> <p>Job Number: 2026-49785</p> <p>Category: Healthcare</p> <p>Location: Worcester, MA</p> <p>Shift: Day</p> <p>Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt</p> <p>Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School</p> <p>Department: School - Psychiatry-Adult Division - W833011</p> <p>Job Type: Full-Time</p> <p>Num. Openings: 1</p> <p>Post Date: April 28, 2026</p> <p>Work Location: 100% Onsite</p> <p>Salary Minimum: USD $150,000.00/Yr.</p> <p>Salary Maximum: USD $165,000.00/Yr.</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:</p> <p>Reporting to the Director of Medicine and the Facility Medical Director, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides comprehensive medical care to adult patients with serious mental illness in a psychiatric setting following evidenced based approaches. The FNP acts as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team and works collaboratively with other team members to provide patient care. The patient population served consists of adults and adolescents with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the states mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved.</p> <p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct, wholistic medical care care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure. </li><li>Obtain histories and perform physical examinations </li><li>Prescribe medications </li><li>Provide medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects as required by facility protocol </li><li>Assess patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisions </li><li>Work collaboratively with psychiatric providers and the multi-disciplinary team to wholistically manage patients and their conditions. </li><li>Participate in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilities </li><li>Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated </li><li>Communicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing </li><li>Make appropriate, timely referrals and initiate treatments based on policies and procedures, </li><li>Document health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards </li><li>Implement care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures </li><li>Evaluate and document patient progress and response to prescribed interventions </li><li>Make referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members </li><li>Serve as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel </li><li>Perform other duties as required. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a family nurse practitioner specialization. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. </li><li>Current, unrestricted licensure as a nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts </li><li>Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid </li><li>Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate </li></ul> <p>100% On-Site Position WRCH.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer:</p> <p>This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.</p> <p>In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.</p> <p>Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.</p> <p>In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.</p> <p>UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.</p>