Perianesthesia NPD Practitioner: Preanesthesia/Phase II/Extended Recovery/Observation Focus

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a Master’s-prepared Perianesthesia Nurse Professional Development (NPD) specialist. The role is 50% clinical, 50% educator, focusing on staff education, practice standards, onboarding, and competency updates.

You will design and evaluate education programs, support onboarding, competency updates, in-services, and quality initiatives, partnering with perioperative educators to improve patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
• 3 years acute care and/or perianesthesia nursing experience preferred.
• CAPA and MEDSURG-BC certifications highly recommended.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes defined scope and standards of practice in Perianesthesia NPD.
• Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps; collaborates to improve outcomes.
• Acts as learning facilitator, mentor, and change agent; supports staff development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nursing experience

CAPA certification

Education

Master’s degree

CAPA certification

MEDSURG-BC

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:

36

Department:

500439 2nd FloorSSC-Surg Support Nurs

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 218 H

Compensation Range:

$46.67 - $63.00

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:

GENERAL PURPOSE: Completes defined scope and standards of practice. Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes. Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public.

FT position available (36 hours), primarily days/evenings. On-Call responsibilities per unit requirements.

This Master’s Prepared candidate will serve in a unique 50% clinical, 50% educator role at the service level. The Perianesthesia NPD works to assess, design/develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives at the service level ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. The main areas of focus will include, but are not limited to: staff education and professional development, practice standards review, onboarding/nurse residency coordination, competency updating, teaching/in-services, as well as monitoring and developing action plans to improve quality metrics. This candidate will also have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other highly motivated educators within the Perioperative Service Department. The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. 3 years acute care and/or perianesthesia nursing experience preferred. Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) and/or Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MEDSURG-BC) professional certifications highly recommended. Master’s degree required.

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.