Summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. As a Transplant Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering professional, direct patient care under the direction of a supervising medical doctor. This role requires working with a diverse age group, from school-age children to older adults. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

In this role, you will work closely with the medical team to evaluate and manage patient problems. You will be responsible for preoperative teaching, planning and implementing clinical practice, acting as a consult and preceptor, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your excellent communication skills, ability to present information effectively, and commitment to providing exceptional care will contribute to the success of our Transplant Program at Albany Medical Center.

Education, Licensure, and Certification Required

To qualify for this position, you must have completed an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. National certification through an approved agency and registration with New York State are mandatory. Licensure in NYS is also required.

Experience

We weigh related work experience, educational background, work stability, and interpersonal/communication skills heavily.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Conducting preoperative teaching for transplant program patients and their families
• Planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical practice
• Acting as a consult and preceptor
• Developing and implementing new policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Ensuring compliance with organizational regulations

Clinical Duties

As a Transplant Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner, your clinical duties will include:

• Assisting with the direct care of hospitalized patients and outpatients
• Attending outpatient Transplant clinics
• Performing history and physical assessments
• Coordinating evaluation of prospective organ transplant recipients and living donors
• Monitoring waitlist patients and facilitating their activation
• Collecting data for research or program improvements
• Performing minor wound care and removing tubes, drains, sutures, staples, and clips
• Writing patient assessment and procedure notes
• Scheduling appropriate laboratory tests, surgery, and tests for patients

Discharge Planning

In addition, you will be responsible for reviewing discharge instructions, working with case managers and social workers, and answering inquiries regarding patient discharge needs.

Work Environment

This position may involve exposure to infectious materials and blood-borne pathogens. Additionally, interactions with patients and their families may occasionally involve angry or violent situations. You will also have exposure to a diverse patient population. At Albany Medical Center, we prioritize employee safety and have established policies and procedures to minimize risks.

Thank you for considering Albany Medical Center as your next career opportunity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace. If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply today!