Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

SUMMARYAs a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures, will greatly assist you in providing medical services to patients. The NP in this role will provide inpatient consult coverage and serve as a first assist in the OR as part of a collaborative neurosurgery team. RNFA is required.

STATUS:
Full-time

LOCATION:

Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT:
Neurosurgery

SCHEDULE:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 1:4 weekend rotation. Weekend coverage includes inpatient rounding (2–3 hours)
Highlights/Benefits:

Competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 - $165,000, based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Malpractice with tail coverageCME Funding ($1750 annually)
Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CMERetirement and defined pension plan Flexible schedule

Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine.

Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

ATTRIBUTES Prior operating room, surgical, or neurosurgery experience is preferred

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

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

Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentRESPONSIBILITIESPatient Satisfaction. Interact regularly with patients, family members, medical/social/public service support teams, regulatory agencies, and payor agencies. Communication requires empathy, problem-solving, education, information gathering, counseling, and process coordination.

Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients.

Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

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:$ - $CITY:

Rochester POSTAL CODE:14621

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.