42800 - Cardiac ICU - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Inpatient

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

1d•$98,010 - $137,218

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Provides patient care in collaboration with a member of medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in a collaborative relationship with a physician provider to oversee the care delivered to a patient population or program of services. The NP is responsible for direct patient care, documentation of care delivered, adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards, education of patients and staff, assurance of service excellence, completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice, and participation in performance improvement and other activities as required. Exciting opportunity to work in a well-established high performing APP group. Responsibilities include direct care for all cardiac surgery and cardiology ICU patients. Our CICU is a quaternary referral Shock Program with high volume ECMO, Impella, and VADs. Independent management (including invasive procedures) in collaboration with dedicated CICU intensivists. Other responsibilities include routine management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valves, TAVR, Aortic replacement, VAD, transplant, etc), post cath lab ICU patients (PCI / Stent, IABP, Impella), participation in QA/PI, educational conferences and rounds, and student precepting. Applicant must be motivated, flexible, and independent and possess excellent clinical skills in critical care. Applicants should have 2 years recent relevant experience and be NCCPA certified or NYS NP eligible. Will consider exceptional new grads. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing.
Applicants will have 5 years experience as an RN with one to three years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Nurse Practitioner influences the quality and delivery of care in various roles including consultant, researcher, mentor, and practitioner.
Physician Assistant Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a Registered Physician Assistant.
Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.
Applicant must be motivated, flexible, and independent and possess excellent clinical skills in critical care.
Applicants should have 2 years recent relevant experience and be NCCPA certified or NYS NP eligible.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care in collaboration with a member of medical staff.
Direct patient care
Documentation of care delivered
Adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards
Education of patients and staff
Assurance of service excellence
Completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice
Participation in performance improvement and other activities as required
Direct care for all cardiac surgery and cardiology ICU patients.
Independent management (including invasive procedures) in collaboration with dedicated CICU intensivists.
Routine management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valves, TAVR, Aortic replacement, VAD, transplant, etc)
Routine management of post cath lab ICU patients (PCI / Stent, IABP, Impella)
Participation in QA/PI
Participation in educational conferences and rounds
Student precepting