Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Providers to join the Medical Intensive Care Unit Team 3!

As a part of Upstate’s APP Team development of the Medical ICU, the APP-led MICU team provides comprehensive 24/7 coverage to ICU and Stepdown patients throughout the Upstate Medical Center Downtown Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent Critical Care and Stepdown management for MICU patients
• Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• Perform appropriate bedside procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, residents, fellows and all members of the health care team to ensure open communication and appropriate care coordination.
• This is a nocturnal position

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the MICU Team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
• NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
• Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice. 
• Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
• CPR-BLS and ACLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing routine Invasive procedures common to the Critical Care setting.
• 1-2 Years or more of experience in a Critical Care APP role.

Work Days:

This is a Nocturnal position working 12-Hour shifts, Rotating Weekends & Holidays.

Hours based on operational needs.

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to providing outstanding care you’ll receive: 

• Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits and Well-being plans that include Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans

Recruitment Office: Human Resources