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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500446 Pediatric APPWork Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)Range:
UR URCD 218Compensation Range:
$98,508.00 - $132,995.00The 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:
FNP/PNP or PAFull time Primarily M-F, on call responsibilities and weekend coverage
The Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Team is looking for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our well-established practice as part of our collaborative team. The APP will work closely and directly with our CT surgeons and surgical PA as well as with pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive care to patients with complex cardiac surgery conditions.
Key responsibilities include preoperative and postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients including the development and implementation of treatment plans. The APP will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, contribute to care coordination, and assist in the management of both acute and chronic conditions. A central component of this role is supporting families through complex and often stressful medical situations. The APP will communicate treatment plans clearly, address questions and concerns, and provide compassionate guidance throughout the patient’s course of care.
Key job responsibilities include providing direct care, assessment, evaluation, and intervention on postoperative cardiac surgery patients, 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.
Nurse Practitioner
Require a Masters’ degree as a Pediatric 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 a 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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