UR Medicine Ostomy Services - Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

9d • $98,508 - $132,995 • 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 (for Nurse Practitioners)
• 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 (for Physician Assistants)
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Flexibility in hours and clinic location
• Positive attitude
• Team-based work ethic
• Demonstrate clinical competence
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
• Computer competence
• Active desire to learn

Nice To Haves

• A desire to develop a long-term expertise as a consultant in this field is preferable.
• 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
• Performing procedures such as skin biopsies, tissue cultures, and cauterization of benign growths
• Community support group involvement
• Participating in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level