Adult Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Step-Down – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500704 Cardiovascular Inpt APP

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 218

Compensation Range:

$98,010.00 - $137,218.00

Responsibilities:

NP/PA

FT position available, days and evenings, weekends and holidays per unit policy

Exciting opportunity to work in a well-established practice as part of a collaborative team providing care to pre- and post-operative patients within the Division of Cardiac Surgery. Our patient population includes those undergoing CABG, open valve or minimally invasive valve replacements/repairs (including TAVRs), and patients post-ECMO. Key job responsibilities include providing direct care, assessment, evaluation, and intervention on arrhythmia management, wound care, surgical follow-up, drain care, and medical optimization. Must have strong communication skills as this role collaborates closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes both during hospitalization and after discharge. Familiarity with core measures and performance improvement commitment is required. NYS licensed (PA/NP), Master’s degree required (ACNP preferred for NPs). Nationally certified or eligible for certification required.

Nurse Practitioner

Require 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 licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required 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 (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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