University of Rochester

Acute Pain Services - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester$98K — $137K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
  • Active New York State Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing for NPs
  • Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing for PAs
  • Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial health assessments and history on new acute pain consults
  • Conduct daily rounds and develop personalized pain management plans
  • Communicate plans to primary care teams and suggest necessary referrals
  • Collaborate on complex pain management issues with anesthesiologists
  • Assist in quality initiatives related to pain management and postoperative recovery
  • Educate nursing staff and residents on pain management therapies
  • Participate in transitional pain services for high-risk opioid weaning patients

Benefits

  • Full-time, day shift schedule with weekdays only
  • Opportunity to engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • No night shifts, holiday work, or on-call duties
  • Access to diverse clinical environments including Trauma and Cancer centers
  • Chance to partake in quality improvement and research projects within Anesthesiology
Full Job Description
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:
500605 Anesthesia APPs

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:
UR URCB 218

Compensation Range:
$98,010.00 - $137,218.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

NP/PA

FT position available. Mon-Fri. Weekends per unit need (one weekend per month) No call. No nights. No holidays.

Opportunity to join a busy, growing Acute Pain Service in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. The service provides patient-centered care throughout the hospital, including but not limited to the Level 1 Trauma Center, Cardiac Surgery, Burn/Trauma, thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and Wilmot Cancer Center. Daily responsibilities include: performing initial H&P on new acute pain consults, daily rounding, developing pain management plans and communicating those plans to the primary teams, suggesting referrals to other services (PT/OT, psychiatry, etc), and collaborating on complex pain management issues. The APP will review data and recommendations with Anesthesiologist Attending, as indicated. Will provide improved continuity of care for existing patients on the Acute Pain Service, as attendings and residents rotate on and off the service. The APP will assist with acute pain procedures. The APP will also partake in quality initiatives such as the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive perioperative, opioid-sparing, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Applicant will have the opportunity to participate in QI and treatment-related research undertaken by Anesthesiology providers. APP will assist in providing education regarding pain management therapies to residents, and nursing staff. In addition to adult acute pain, the APS team is piloting a service line for a transitional pain services (for opioid weaning in high risk patients) that APP will participate in as well. Experience in postoperative pain management a plus, but not required. New graduates welcome to apply. Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must as position will require candidate to develop relationships with floor and surgical teams in order to provide a better communication platform to advocate for patient care. Demonstrated 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 position influences the quality and delivery of care in various roles including consultant, researcher, mentor, and practitioner. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

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.

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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