Surgical Oncology - Breast Center - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

NP/PA FT position available, daytime hours, Monday – Friday Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary clinic with the Pluta Breast Program of Wilmot Cancer Institute, which includes Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Imaging Sciences, nursing, social work and clerical staff. This position will work alongside Breast Surgical Oncology to coordinate care for patients across the care continuum, establishing an effective communication interface with all disciplines. Primarily clinical responsibilities will at the Pluta Cancer Center, with occasional needs at the Canandaigua and Brockport locations. Will provide direct care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease, including but not limited to clinic preparation, clinic, education and PRAT (PRe-Operative Assessment and Teaching) visits, surgeries, post-operative care and symptom management. Will assist in development of process improvement and quality indicators to help assure best practice standards. Will assist with education and training of learners. Participation in community outreach and event activity will be encompassed in this role.

Requirements

Current, active certification as an NP with NYS and active license as an RN with NYS or active PA license in NYS with current certification as a PA by NCCPA. Prefer 3 – 5 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, new graduates will be considered. If NP, RNFA preferred as this position will include OR first assisting, though not initially required. Must have excellent communication and team facilitation skills. 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) 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. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.