UR Medicine Ostomy Services - Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department: 500501 Surgical APP-SMH

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCD 218

Compensation Range

$98,508.00 - $132,995.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• FNP/PA
• Full-time position Monday – Friday, primarily days

This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously in a URMC hospital-based clinic caring for both routine & urgent ostomy patients with peristomal wounds, dermatological conditions, fistulae and tube site irritations. This clinic services patients and providers of the entire upstate NY and southern tier region.

Responsibilities include evaluating and diagnosing both new and established patients, triaging postoperative complications as they relate to the GI/GU systems, procedures such as skin biopsies, tissue cultures, and cauterization of benign growths, and community support group involvement.

A desire to develop a long-term expertise as a consultant in this field is preferable. Candidate must possess strong clinical and communication skills, demonstrate flexibility in hours and clinic location, have a positive attitude and have a team-based work ethic.

One year of clinical experience is preferred. FNP certification preferred for interested Nurse Practitioners. Eligibility for and acquisition of Wound Ostomy Certification (WOCNCB) or an equivalent certification for Physician Assistant's must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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