Electrophysiology Lab - Procedural Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

7d•$98,508 - $132,995•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its growing Electrophysiology (EP) team. This full-time role supports inpatient and procedural services and helps optimize patient flow, enhance procedural efficiency, and expand EP services. The APP collaborates with electrophysiologists, cardiology fellows, other APPs, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, including performing select procedures and participating in procedural sedation. The role also contributes to learner education through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training. The APP assists with EP lab procedures such as ablations and device implants; conducts pre- and post-procedural care; independently performs implantable loop recorder insertions and cardioversions in appropriate settings, subject to institutional privileging and applicable physician oversight; and participates in moderate sedation in accordance with institutional policies. The position also provides inpatient arrhythmia and device-related care, participates in daily EP consults, manages care plans and follow-up, and coordinates with other specialties. The APP performs and interprets cardiac device interrogations, uses remote monitoring platforms, and documents and bills for device-related services in accordance with guidelines. The role supports program development, quality improvement, committee work, workflow optimization, and the development of protocols, educational materials, and staff training. Responsibilities may grow with the needs of the electrophysiology service lines. The position is based at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York. It is a regular, full-time role with a 40-hour scheduled work week and a UR day shift. The compensation range is $98,508.00–$132,995.00; individual pay within the range is determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing, and current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistants: completion of an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program, active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing, and current NCCPA certification.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, customer relation skills, computer competence, and an active desire to learn.
2–5 years of APP experience; the posting also states that distinguished new graduates with relevant clinical experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience is preferred but not required.
Procedural medicine experience and/or OR training or first-assist certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist electrophysiologists with EP lab procedures, including ablations and device implants.
Perform pre-procedural assessments and post-procedural care.
Independently perform implantable loop recorder insertions and explanations in accordance with institutional privileging.
Independently perform cardioversions in appropriate clinical settings, with physician oversight available per protocol.
Participate in administration and monitoring of moderate sedation during EP procedures according to institutional policies.
Improve workflow efficiency to support increasing procedural volumes.
Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias and device-related concerns.
Participate in daily EP consults alongside attending physicians and cardiology fellows.
Develop and implement care plans, including medication management and follow-up.
Coordinate patient care with cardiology, hospital medicine, and other specialties.
Perform and interpret cardiac device interrogations for pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders.
Use remote monitoring platforms such as PaceMate or equivalent systems.
Document and bill for device-related services in accordance with guidelines.
Support growth of the EP APP role in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committee work, and workflow optimization with the leadership team.
Help develop protocols, education materials, and training for staff, fellows, and new APPs in collaboration with the leadership team.
Educate learners, including students and new employees, through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.