UR Medicine Ostomy Services - Family Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

10d•$98,010 - $137,218•Onsite

About The Position

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. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

Requirements

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing
Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
Demonstrate clinical competence
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
Computer competence
Active desire to learn

Nice To Haves

Desire to develop a long-term expertise as a consultant in this field is preferable.
Strong clinical and communication skills
Flexibility in hours and clinic location
Positive attitude
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.

Responsibilities

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
Community support group involvement
Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.