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Inpatient Orthopedics SMH – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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University of Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital

You'll be the advanced practice provider managing inpatient orthopedic patients, mainly responsible for floor care. University of Rochester is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 23

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Shift and hours
Rotating shifts · Some shifts run until 7pm and some start as early as 6am 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Inpatient orthopedics teamManage patients with orthopaedic conditions in the pre- and post-operative inpatient setting
License
NP license Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
Term
Permanent This full-time position (40 hours per week)Full time

Do you qualify?

License
Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing Check your license
License
Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing Check your license
License
Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing Check your license
Certification
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Certification
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
Education
Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
Education
Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program

Preferred

Experience
Orthopedic or inpatient experience Orthopedic or inpatient experience preferred however training provided as needed

What it pays

Pay reviews
Salary set within the range by market data, education, experience and internal equity

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.
Day to day
Splinting, complex dressings and wound VACs Provide orthopedic care including splinting and complex dressing changes, wound VACs
Day to day
Medication reconciliation and discharge coordination Perform medication reconciliation and coordinate patient discharges
Day to day
Rounds alongside orthopedic attendings and attend Ortho Trauma signout
Weekends
One weekend every 5 weeks, approximately Rotating one weekend every 5 weeks approximately.
Holidays
Shared holiday coverage, except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day Shared holiday coverage (excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day)

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • What is the pay period for the posted pay range, and how does the productivity or RVU formula work?
  • Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
  • Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
  • What should I expect for call and rotation?
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On your path

Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.

Original listing

Posted on University of Rochester’s careers page.

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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.

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