Bariatric Surgical APP - Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY :

The Advanced Practice Provider, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, seeing patients in clinic / office. Also responsible for hospital related duties such as assisting with surgery, Hospital rounding, and participating in on-call responsibilities. Participates in patient and family teaching. Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certificate assisting in OR. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished with the guidelines of the established protocols and in accordance with the Physician Written Practice Agreement as required by New York State.

EMPLOYMENT

• Full Time 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm Monday thru Friday; hours may vary on surgery days
• Annual salary range : $53.59 / hr - $80.39 / hr
• Benefits include PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b),CME allowance, occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Non-Profit Organization, eligible for PSLF

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EDUCATION - NURSE PRACTITIONER

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Unencumbered registered nursing and nurse practitioner licenses in New York State

Hold National Certification in specialty care

RNFA certification

Master's Degree required

Current CPR certification and biannual certification required

ACLS certification preferred

Valid DEA Certificate

EDUCATION – PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Current CPR certification and biannual certification required

ACLS certification preferred

Valid DEA certificate

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a Surgical practice setting preferred

One (1) year of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation

Certification in CPR and annual re-certification required

ACLS certification preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is demanding and stressful at times

Visual and auditory acuity are essential

Works indoors in a well-lit, well ventilated area

May be exposed to communicable diseases

On-call coverage

CATHOLIC HEALTH

Catholic Health is an integrated health care organization serving the Western New York area from the Canadian Border to the Pennsylvania State Line.With its headquarters in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health has over 8,000 employees & 1,500 affiliated physicians.

WESTERN NEW YORK

Buffalo is located in Western New York State and is a beautiful waterfront city that offers all four seasons with numerous outdoor recreational activities for those seeking an active lifestyle throughout the year. Buffalo and Western New York provide many amenities usually found only in big cities, such as theater, great food, excellent schools, and diverse cultural events, all without the burden of high costs, traffic and overcrowding. It is currently experiencing a rebirth and revitalization, which has changed the landscape as well as the opportunities for fun. From breweries to beaches & bike paths to botanical gardens, Buffalo has it all!

BUFFALO NIAGARA