University of Rochester

Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease and Benign Hematology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester$98K — $132K *
Healthcare
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 program for Physician Assistant
  • Active and unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant license
  • Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Strong clinical competence and interpersonal skills
  • Experience or desire to work in pediatric hematology/oncology

Responsibilities

  • Join an interdisciplinary team providing care for pediatric patients with hematological diagnoses
  • Evaluate and manage acute illnesses and chronic symptoms
  • Coordinate services and educate patients and families
  • Provide coverage for the pediatric infusion center
  • Cross-cover patient visits and manage in-basket communications for the team
  • Plan and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with fellow APP team members to meet patient needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and education of learners
  • Engagement in a supportive and interdisciplinary team environment
  • Access to a pediatric infusion center on-site for comprehensive patient care
  • Schedule includes primarily daytime hours with flexibility available
  • Work within a specialized field of pediatric hematology and oncology
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:
500446 Pediatric APP

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

Range:
UR URCD 218

Compensation Range:
$98,508.00 - $132,995.00

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 or PA

Full Time position available. Monday through Friday, primarily daytime hours with 4, 10 hours available

This is an opportunity for a motivated APP to join an interdisciplinary team in the Department of Pediatrics providing care to patients with hematological diagnoses.

The team seeks a good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions. This person must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide range of hematological diagnoses. Must be adept at planning and prioritizing work while communicating efficiently in a team environment. Must be flexible in their approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances. Candidate will work as a collaborative member of the APP team and provide coverage to support the needs of the group.

Responsibilities include evaluation and management of acute illness, chronic symptom management, follow-up care, coordination of services and patient/family education. The URMC office has a pediatric infusion center on site to provide treatments for patients in the practice that is covered by the APP provider team. The APP will gain expertise and manage patients with conditions such as: sickle cell disease, iron deficiency, anemia and anti-coagulation conditions. In addition to seeing patients in the outpatient setting, the position will include providing coverage of the pediatric infusion center for all diagnosis treated.

This role will include cross-coverage of patient visits and in basket messages for other members of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group as well. Excellent organizational and team skills are essential.

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. Priority will be given to those with pediatric hematology/oncology experience.

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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