What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENT Surgery NP position at Albany Medical Center?
The Department of Otolaryngology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As the only group of fellowship trained head and neck/microvascular surgeons in the region, this position offers the chance to work as part of a progressive team that provides this valuable ENT Surgery to patients in need of head and neck cancer treatment. This position also serves as an excellent opportunity to learn about the comprehensive management of these complex cancers and grow as a cancer care provider.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time position with no on-call or weekend expectations
- Primary site: 50 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY 12208
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Participate in in-office procedures with the opportunity to learn and utilize flexible laryngoscopy.
- Provide follow-up care to patients, including post-operative visits and inpatient care as appropriate.
- Recognize and respond promptly to post-operative complications, ensuring timely intervention and optimal patient outcomes.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as permitted by state regulations.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current NY licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
- Familiarity working in electronic medical records, Epic experience a plus
- Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
- Ability to maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality
- Advanced Trauma Life Support and Basic Life Support certification required
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary range $116,035.00 - $141,511.65 depending on years of licensure
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
- Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support
Albany 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 providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
Anchored 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!
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
Physician Recruitment physicianrecruitment@amc.edu
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.
Salary : $116,035 - $141,512