Colorectal Department - Anal Dysplasia Clinic - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

Dynamic new position and exciting opportunity working in the established and growing Anal Dysplasia specialty clinic to perform High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) for patients at risk for HPV associated anogenital diseases such as anal cancer, anal dysplasia, and anal condyloma. Seeking provider interested in program development to grow the practice. New clinic space in 2025. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary health care team consisting of advanced practice providers, support staff, and surgeons to provide optimal outcomes for patients undergoing anal cancer screening. Candidates must have excellent critical thinking verbal and written communication skills. Further qualifications include possessing computer competence and have an active desire to learn. Needs to be willing to care for varied patient population and demonstrate decisive judgment and ability to work at top of licensure.

In addition to performing HRA responsibilities, include interpreting pathology/cytology reports, obtaining detailed patient histories, performing human papillomavirus teaching and risk reduction counseling. A job requirement is to complete the high-resolution Anoscopy course offered by the International Anal Dysplasia society. The department will financially sponsor this training. The position requires certification and licensure in NYS as a Nurse Practitioner. Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing. Physician Assistant requires completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a registered Physician Assistant. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing. Applicants will have 5 years experience as an RN with one to three years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The Nurse Practitioner influences the quality and delivery of care in various roles including consultant, researcher, mentor, and practitioner. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Physician Assistant

Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certified as a Registered Physician Assistant. Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. This role may be unit, program, or service based and is involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

How To Apply

Current University of Rochester employees need only submit a resume to NursingRecruitment@urmc.rochester.edu. All other interested applicants should apply online or submit a resume to Nursing Recruitment, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 619-19, Rochester, NY 14642, or fax resume to 585.756.5882.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Location: Surgical Department
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: FT day position available