Inpatient Orthopedics SMH – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About The Position
The University of Rochester is hiring a motivated, team-oriented Advanced Practice Provider for its inpatient Orthopedics team at Strong Memorial Hospital. This full-time role, scheduled for 40 hours per week, focuses on inpatient management of patients with orthopedic conditions, with primary responsibility for floor care. Training is provided as needed. The schedule includes shifts that may begin as early as 6 a.m. and shifts that may extend to 7 p.m. The position rotates one weekend approximately every five weeks and shares holiday coverage, excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. Nurse Practitioner candidates must have a master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing, and current national Nurse Practitioner certification. Physician Assistant candidates must have completed an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program, hold an active New York State Physician Assistant license in good standing, and have current NCCPA certification. The Advanced Practice Provider will demonstrate clinical competence, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal effectiveness, customer relations skills, computer competence, and an active desire to learn. The role also participates in educating learners, including students and new employees, through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skills training. The University of Rochester is committed to an inclusive and welcoming culture and equal opportunity.
Requirements
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- For Nurse Practitioners: a 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 license in good standing, and current national Nurse Practitioner certification.
- For Physician Assistants: completion of an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant license in good standing, and current NCCPA certification.
- Clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, customer relations skills, computer competence, and an active desire to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Orthopedic or inpatient experience; training is provided as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage patients with orthopedic conditions in the pre- and post-operative inpatient setting.
- Perform medication reconciliation and coordinate patient discharges.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, including Ortho Trauma signout, rounding with Orthopaedic Attendings, and unit-based multidisciplinary conferences with leadership.
- Provide orthopedic care, including splinting, complex dressing changes, and wound VAC care.
- Collaborate with physicians, residents, nursing staff, and ancillary teams.
- Educate learners, including students and new employees, through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skills training.
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Job Type
Full-time
