Neonatal ICU - APP Fellowship - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
The APP Fellowship in Neonatology at The University of Rochester Medical Center is a 12-month post-graduate specialty training program for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The program is 75% clinical and 25% didactic and includes side-by-side education with the UR Medicine Pediatric Residency and Neonatal Fellowship programs. The APP Fellowship includes a core program of neonatal medicine and also several specialty rotations meant to enhance neonatal provider education. Neonatal medicine rotations include experiences in the Golisano Children’s Hospital Level IV NICU, Newborn Nursery and Birthing Centers. In addition, Fellows participate in Neonatal skills labs and NICU simulations. The program also offers protected time throughout the fellowship to enrich the academic experience with participation in quality or research projects. Qualifications: Nurse Practitioners require a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active NYS licensure in good standing, and eligible for national certification. Physician Assistants require completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, NYS licensure in good standing, and eligible national certification as a Registered Physician Assistant. The program is designed for new graduate APPs or those with experience looking to change specialties. ¿
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: Pediatric Services
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: FT, D/N, 8-13 hour shifts, weekends and holidays as needed