Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Pain & Spine at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



SUMMARY



As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to ambulatory patients. APPs within neurosciences are paired with 1-2 physicians to ensure continuity of care and practice patterns. Opportunity to obtain privileging for in-office procedures and injections although not required. Our established team of APPs provide collegial support and cross coverage. No call requirements.



STATUS: Full Time




LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital and Linden Oaks




DEPARTMENT: Spine and Pain Management




SCHEDULE: Flexible Weekday Schedule (Monday-Friday)




Highlights/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full benefits packages
  
  


• Malpractice with tail coverage
  
  


• CME Funding ($1750 annually)
  
  


• Generous vacation, in addition 5 paid days for CME
  
  


• Retirement and defined pension plan
  
  


• Flexible clinic schedule
  
  


• Full triage and procedure clinical support
  
  


• 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

• At least one year of experience as an NP is highly preferred
  
  


• Strong attention to detail
  
  


• Excellent customer service and communication skills
  
  


• Compassionate, kind and patient focused
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Diagnosis. Establish and/or follow plan of care for interventional spine and pain patients. Assess and diagnose acute conditions and minor injuries; perform physicals and implement treatment plan; monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
  
  


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  Treatment. Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist
  
  


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  Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies
  
  

EDUCATION:

• MS: Nursing (Required)

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.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)


• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

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

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now