42800 - Cardiac ICU - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Inpatient

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a high performing Cardiovascular ICU team. You will provide direct care for cardiac surgery and cardiology ICU patients, with 13-hour shifts, weekends and holidays as per unit policy, in a quaternary program featuring ECMO/Impella/VADs.

Our NCCPA-certified or NY NP-eligible candidates with at least 2 years of relevant critical care experience are encouraged to apply; new grads may be

Qualifications

• NP requires Master’s Degree in Nursing and NY license in good standing; 5 years experience as an RN with leadership experience.
• PA program: AMA approved, licensure in good standing, and certification as a Registered Physician Assistant.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for all cardiac surgery and cardiology ICU patients.
• Manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valves, TAVR, etc).
• Invasive procedures independently in collaboration with CICU intensivists.
• Participation in QA/PI, educational conferences, rounds, and student precepting.

Skills

Critical care

NCCPA certification

NY NP license eligibility

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

AMA approved Physician Assistant program

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 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 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 Schedule FT position available, D/N, 13 hour shifts, weekends & holidays per unit policy.
• Exciting opportunity to work in a well-established high performing APP group.
• Responsibilities include direct care for all cardiac surgery and cardiology ICU patients.
• Our CICU is a quaternary referral Shock Program with high volume ECMO, Impella, and VADs.
• Independent management (including invasive procedures) in collaboration with dedicated CICU intensivists.
• Other responsibilities include routine management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valves, TAVR, Aortic replacement, VAD, transplant, etc), post cath lab ICU patients (PCI / Stent, IABP, Impella), participation in QA/PI, educational conferences and rounds, and student precepting.
• Applicant must be motivated, flexible, and independent and possess excellent clinical skills in critical care.
• Applicants should have 2 years recent relevant experience and be NCCPA certified or NYS NP eligible.
• Will consider exceptional new grads.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing. Applicants will have 5 years experience as an RN with one to three years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner 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.
• Physician Assistant: Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a Registered Physician Assistant. 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. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives. 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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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.