Summary

Under the general supervision of a physician or administrator, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients and First Assist in the Operating Room. Cross-trained across 9 services but with primary focus of urologic care.

 

STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Department of Surgery

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday Days

 

ATTRIBUTES

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RNFA Required

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.

Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients.

Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment

Patient care. Primary focus of urologic inpatient service coverage providing Monday through Friday support 7a-5p including rounding, consults (including non-urgent calls placed overnight), admissions and discharges. Participate in daily surgical signouts at 7am and 5pm. In periods of downtime, additional clinical work can be assigned by Surgical APP Lead.

Professionalism. Participate in weekly Department of Surgery conferences. Participate in the training of student learners and new APPs within the department. Responsible for urologic safe connect entries related to departmental quality improvement.

EDUCATION:

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.