Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Urology Nurse Practitioner Or Physician AssistantThe Department of Urology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative pediatric urology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric urologic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides comprehensive healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The NP/PA assesses patient health status, diagnoses illnesses and injuries, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and promotes preventive care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the NP/PA ensures high-quality, family-centered care in accordance with established clinical guidelines and professional standards.Position Highlights:Full-time, Monday-Friday ScheduleClinic hours: 8:00am – 4:30pmUpon completion of onboarding and training, four 10-hour days may be availablePrimary Sites: South Clinical -Albany, Clifton Park and Niskayuna CampusesAverage 18-20 patients per day once fully trainedResponsibilities:Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and conditions.Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as permitted by state regulations.Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention.Respond to patient and family questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.Collaborate with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.Additional Responsibilities:May perform in-office newborn circumcisions subject to credentialing, training and departmental policies.Assess newborns for procedural eligibility and identify contraindications prior to circumcision.Obtain and document informed consent from parents or legal guardians.Provide pre-procedure education and post-procedure care instructions to families.Manage routine post-procedure follow-up and address minor complications.Recognize and respond to procedural emergencies or complications, facilitating higher-level care as needed.Qualifications:Licensed and actively registered as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York StateMaster's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant programFamiliarity working in electronic medical records; EPIC experience a plusAbility to collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environmentAbility to maintain HIPAA and patient confidentialityThis position offers the chance to build clinical expertise across the full spectrum of pediatric urology, while working within one of the region's leading academic health systems.We offer a highly competitive hiring package, including:Competitive base salary range of $117,766 - $138,548 with additional incentive bonus opportunityComprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)Generous paid time off and holiday scheduleAlbany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b) planAnnual CME allowance and dedicated CME timeOccurrence-based malpractice coverageEmployee wellness programs and mental health supportAlbany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providersA wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeingAnchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!?Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.