Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease) - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

Exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team in caring for pediatric and adult patients with a variety of hereditary and acquired neuromuscular disorders and peripheral neuropathies. You will partner with nationally-renowned physician experts, dedicated nursing, social work, and technical staff in providing state-of-the art care to patients and families. Major responsibilities include providing direct and indirect care and procedures (skin biopsies) for patients seen in the ambulatory setting. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training. Requirements: NYS NP or PA license/ CPR, national certification by ANCC or ACNP.

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.

How To Apply

Current University of Rochester employees need only submit a resume to NursingRecruitment@urmc.rochester.edu. All other interested applicants should apply online or submit a resume to Nursing Recruitment, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 619-19, Rochester, NY 14642, or fax resume to 585.756.5882.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Location: Neurology Services
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: FT position available, Monday-Friday