Nurse Practitioner- Surgical Pre-Testing (Clifton Springs)

SUMMARY

Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Clifton Springs

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

Strong customer service and communication skills

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures

Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate

Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary

Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office

Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate

Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines

Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure

Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses

Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants

Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards

Training of other students as requested

EDUCATION:

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY:

Clifton Springs

POSTAL CODE:

14432

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.