Surgical Oncology - Breast Center - 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:

500501 Surgical APP-SMH

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, daytime hours, Monday – Friday
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary clinic with the Pluta Breast Program of Wilmot Cancer Institute, which includes Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Imaging Sciences, nursing, social work and clerical staff. This position will work alongside Breast Surgical Oncology to coordinate care for patients across the care continuum, establishing an effective communication interface with all disciplines. Primarily clinical responsibilities will at the Victor and Canandaigua locations, with occasional needs at the Pluta Cancer Center.  Will provide direct care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease, including but not limited to clinic preparation, clinic, education and PRAT (PRe-Operative Assessment and Teaching) visits, surgeries, post-operative care and symptom management. Will assist in development of process improvement and quality indicators to help assure best practice standards.  Will assist with development of curriculum for educational activities in the multidisciplinary Breast Program.  Participation in community outreach and event activity will be encompassed in this role.  Requirements:  Current, active certification as an NP with NYS and active license as an RN with NYS or active PA license in NYS with current certification as a PA by NCCPA.  Prefer 3 – 5 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. If NP, RNFA preferred as this position will include OR first assisting.  Must have excellent communication and team facilitation skills.  

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. 

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
 

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