Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease and Benign Hematology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Rotating work shift.

Responsibilities

This is an opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join an interdisciplinary team in the Department of Pediatrics, providing care to patients with hematological diagnoses. The team seeks a good decision-maker with proven success at making timely decisions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and management of acute illness and chronic symptom management
• Follow-up care and coordination of services
• Patient and family education
• Coverage of the pediatric infusion center for all diagnoses treated
• Cross-coverage of patient visits and in-basket messages for other members of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group

The APP will manage patients with conditions such as sickle cell disease, iron deficiency, anemia, and anti-coagulation conditions. The role includes providing coverage in the outpatient setting and the pediatric infusion center on-site. Excellent organizational and team skills are essential.

The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees) using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing
• 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
• Active desire to learn

Priority will be given to those with pediatric hematology/oncology experience.

Pay

The compensation range for this job is $98,508.00 - $132,995.00 annually. Individual salaries will be determined by considering factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, primarily daytime hours with 4 ten-hour shifts available.