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About the Role

The University of Rochester is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide surgical first assistance during procedures within the Department of Orthopaedics. Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, adherence to hospital policies, patient and staff education, and performance improvement initiatives. The APP will support the OR team, initiate emergency evaluations and treatment, and participate in the education of learners.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical first assistance during procedures.
Document patient care.
Adhere to hospital and nursing policies.
Educate patients and staff.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Support the OR team by performing necessary tasks to enhance surgical efficiency and quality.
Initiate appropriate evaluation and treatment in emergencies.
Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited APRN or PA program.
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider.
A current RNFA certification (for APRNs only).
A BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner (for NPs).
Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing (for NPs).
Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing (for NPs).
Completion of a RN first assist program (for NPs).
Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner (for NPs).
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program (for PAs).
Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing (for PAs).
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (for PAs).
Demonstrate clinical competence.
Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills.
Demonstrate computer competence.
Must have an active desire to learn.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, complex environment (preferred).
Proficiency in surgical aseptic technique (preferred).
Previous experience in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or Ambulatory Surgery (preferred).

Skills

Surgical first assistance
Patient care
Documentation
Surgical aseptic technique
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal effectiveness
Customer relation skills
Computer competence

Location

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

Work Type

Regular
Time as Reported / Per Diem
As Scheduled

Experience Level

Per Diem

Education Level

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
Accredited APRN or PA program
ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
RN first assist program

Salary/Compensations

$47.36 - $63.94

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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.