Wilmot Cancer Institute - Leukemia - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

This is an opportunity for a motivated APP to join a distinguished Malignant Hematology practice at the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Responsibilities include: evaluation and management of acute/chronic illnesses, ordering/interpreting/communicating diagnostic tests and results, hospital/ED follow-ups, facilitating coordination of services, and patient/family education/counseling. The APP will have the opportunity to develop proficiencies in procedures including bone marrow biopsy and chemotherapy orders/administration. The APP will have involvement in clinical trial accrual. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential with the ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative. The APP will work as part of a comprehensive team and provide cross-coverage as needed within the group. The APP will work closely with nursing and ancillary staff to ensure triage of in-basket and patient calls.

The candidate must possess NYS NP/PA certification along with licensure prior to hire/start date.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master’s degree (or pending) as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active/pending New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current/pending national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Requires completion (or pending) of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active/pending New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current/pending national certification as a Physician Assistant by the 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 relations 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.

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $ 92,997 - $139,506 Annually

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.

Location: Cancer Center
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: Full Time position available. Monday through Friday with 4, 10hr days possible