Medical Oncology Ambulatory - Comprehensive Breast Center - Pluta Cancer Center - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary comprehensive breast/general hematology and oncology team in providing care to patients at the Pluta Cancer Center. The APP role involves triaging phone calls, urgent add on clinic visits, infusion support and scheduled ambulatory clinics. The need for excellent communication skills with proven ability in exercising independent judgment and initiative as an advanced practice provider is required. Individuals must be flexible with the growing needs of the practice and dependable. Being self-directed, having strong assessment and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are important for success in this role.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Proven ability in exercising independent judgment and initiative as an advanced practice provider
Flexibility with the growing needs of the practice
Dependability
Self-directed
Strong assessment skills
Ability to multi-task
Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner (for NP role)
Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing (for NP role)
Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing (for NP role)
Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner (for NP role)
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program (for PA role)
Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing (for PA role)
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (for PA role)
Demonstrate clinical competence
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
Computer competence
Active desire to learn

Nice To Haves

At least 3-5 years of prior hematology/oncology experience as an advanced practice provider

Responsibilities

Triaging phone calls
Urgent add on clinic visits
Infusion support
Scheduled ambulatory clinics
Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge