Radiation Oncology Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant

About This Role

This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with the Radiation Oncology Medical Faculty and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to deliver clinical care to cancer patients at the University of Rochester. The role involves caring for patients undergoing or recovering from radiation treatment for various malignancies, requiring a good decision-maker who can work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluation and management of acute illness and chronic symptom management
• Conduct patient follow-up
• Coordinate services
• Provide patient and family education
• Participate in clinical trial accrual
• Serve as a clinical liaison between faculty, APPs, Residents, and administration
• Participate in department meetings relevant to clinical duties
• Participate in the education of learners (students and new employees) through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training

Requirements

• Clinical competence
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
• Computer competence
• Active desire to learn

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant:

• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

Important Details

• Schedule: primarily days, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Work locations: Pluta Cancer Center and Webster Cancer Center

About the Company

The University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. The community aims to set the highest standards for how people treat each other to ensure it is welcoming to all and a place where all can thrive.