Inpatient Orthopedics SMH – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient Orthopedics team. This full-time role focuses on orthopedic inpatient management with primary responsibility for floor care.

NPs/PAs will provide comprehensive patient care, coordinate discharges, and participate in rounds and multidisciplinary conferences. Training is provided where needed, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have NP licensure in New York and national certification.
• PA licensure in New York with NCCPA certification.
• Ability to manage orthopedic inpatient care and coordinate discharges.

Responsibilities

• Manage orthopedic inpatients and post-operative care.
• Perform medication reconciliation and coordinate discharges.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and orthopedic trauma signout.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner

ARC-PA accredited 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):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500801 Ortho APP-SMH

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/PA

Opportunity for a motivated, team-oriented Advanced Practice Provider to join our inpatient Orthopedics team. This full-time position (40 hours per week) focuses on inpatient management of patients with orthopedic conditions, with primary responsibility for floor care.

Schedule:

This role requires availability for some shifts extending to 7pm to meet patient care and operational needs, as well as shifts starting as early as 6am.

• Rotating one weekend every 5 weeks approximately.
• Shared holiday coverage (excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day)

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with orthopaedic conditions in the pre- and post-operative inpatient setting
• Perform medication reconciliation and coordinate patient discharges
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds including attendance at Ortho Trauma signout, rounding alongside Orthopaedic Attendings and leadership at unit based multi-disciplinary conferences.
• Provide orthopedic care including splinting and complex dressing changes, wound VACs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, residents, nursing, and ancillary teams

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration and teamwork with colleagues.
• Orthopedic or inpatient experience preferred however training provided as needed

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

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.