Radiation Oncology – Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About the role
FNP/PA FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts. An opportunity to work in collaboration with the Radiation Oncology Medical Faculty and APPs in provision of clinical care for patients undergoing treatment for cancer at University of Rochester. Location of work will be split between Pluta Cancer Center and Webster Cancer Center.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care including evaluation and management of acute illness and chronic symptom management, follow-up, coordination of services, and patient and family education
- Care for patients undergoing radiation treatment or recovering from treatment, with diseases including but not limited to neurologic, head and neck, thoracic, GI, GU, and pediatric malignancies
- Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncology teams
- Involvement in clinical trial accrual
- Serve as clinical liaison between faculty, APPs, Residents and administration
- Participate in department meetings relevant to clinical duties
- Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training
Qualifications
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 a 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).
Skills
- Clinical competence
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
- Computer competence
- Active desire to learn
- Good decision-maker with proven success in making timely decisions
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work
- Flexible in approach and demeanor to align with shifting demands of evolving circumstances
- Proven ability in exercising independent judgment and initiative
- Excellent communication skills
Pay
$98,508.00 - $132,995.00