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Nurse Practitioner

University of Rochester Medical Center New York, NY

$47.12 - $65.97 / hour

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 18 Department: 400051 Med M&D-Infect Dis STD Clinic Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 218 H Compensation Range: $47.12 - $65.97 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: The Infectious Diseases Division of the University of Rochester provides the clinical services of the Monroe County Sexual Health Clinic through a contract with the County Department of Public Health. The MC Sexual Health clinic is a free, walk in clinic serving a diverse community across a spectrum of ages. This position is responsible to provide clinical care including obtaining a history, performing a physical assessment, diagnosing and prescribing treatment of STIs, and providing HIV/STI prevention counseling and testing in collaboration with other nurse practitioners and medical director. This position is a part time position for an anticipated 18 – 20 hours per week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides direct patient care in NYS Article 28 Clinic: Perform a health history, including sexual history and behavioral risk assessment Targeted physical examination including gynecologic examination Perform venipuncture Determines diagnosis and treatment of all sexually transmitted infections Provide individualized patient education Identifies other health problems and provides referrals to appropriate health providers for evaluation and management Performs clinical audits for QA/QI Provides phone consultation to health-care providers related to the clinical management of STDs Provides HIV related prevention services Perform HIV pre-test and risk reduction counseling Perform HIV post- test counseling Assess clients’ suitability for HIV PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Arrange for immediate referral for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis(nPEP) services Provides clinical supervision of nurses: Supervises nursing assessments and procedures for laboratory specimen collection Provide clinical consultations to evaluate abnormal findings from nursing assessments Supervises STI treatments provided in clinic by Sexual Health clinic nurse Participates in orientation and training of new STI clinic nurses and nurse practitioners Communicates issues relating to maintaining current medical and nursing standards of care within the Sexual Health Clinic to the Clinical Services Manager Coordination of clinical case management: Provides clinical consultation for the management of STD test results, medical follow-up, and phone triage Directs the management of positive laboratory test results. Assesses the need for further intervention. Makes individual plans regarding extending follow up efforts Reviews all syphilis cases prior to closure Dictates all STI/HIV consultation reports for medical referrals, verifying the proper release of STD/HIV information Professional development: participates in training and education required by NYSPHL Article 28 regulations fulfills requirements to maintain licensure as a registered professional nurse and certification as a nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority from the NYS Department of Education Maintains certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association, including documentation of a minimum of 100 CEU hours/5 years for re-certification Maintains current knowledge of clinical management of STIs Participates in STI education sessions, including web based training Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Master's degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Previous experience in a health care setting preferred Clinical competence from very acute, chronic and well patients required Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State (NYS) (already licensed or licensing in process upon hire) Experience working with sexual health clinical services preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong clinical and phlebotomy skills preferred. Fluency in speaking/reading/writing Spanish desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Effective problem solving, interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency preferred. Able to function both independently and as part of a team preferred. Able to take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, commitment to follow through and ensure high quality, timely completion of work preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Nurse Practitioner licensed in New York State (NYS) upon hire required (or licensing in process upon hire) The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.