Neurosurgery Inpatient - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

19h • $98,508 - $132,995 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with an interdisciplinary team caring for neurosurgery inpatients. The APP will manage inpatient components of care in collaboration with Neurosurgery attending physicians and resident teams and must demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in caring for neurosurgical patients. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week in 13-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as determined by the unit. Candidates should be motivated and flexible, with strong clinical, critical-thinking, and communication skills. A master’s degree is required. Two years of advanced practice experience is preferred, ideally in a neurosurgical patient-care setting. The APP will also contribute to educating students and new employees through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skills training.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• For Nurse Practitioners: 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, 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 national certification by NCCPA.
• Clinical competence in the care of neurosurgical patients.
• Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and customer relations skills.
• Computer competence and an active desire to learn.
• Motivation, flexibility, critical-thinking ability, and strong clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, two years of experience in an advanced practice role, preferably in a neurosurgical patient-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide inpatient care for neurosurgery patients.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery attending physicians and resident teams.
• Participate in the education of students and new employees through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skills training.

What This Job Offers

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