Urology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerThe Urology Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered urologic care to patients in a rural outpatient clinic. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages common acute and chronic urologic conditions in collaboration with the Urologist and other members of the healthcare team. This position supports access to specialty urologic services for rural and underserved populations timely evaluations, ongoing disease management, patient education, preventative care, and coordination of referrals for advances diagnostic and surgical treatment.Essential Job Functions:Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking, physical and urologic exams, and risk assessments for patients of all agesEvaluate and manage common urologic conditions, including, but not limited to, benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, kidney stones, etc.Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical finding, diagnostic results, patient preferences, and established guidelinesPrescribe medication and order appropriate diagnostic testing within scope of practiceOrder, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine cultures, PSA testing, renal function studies, and other indicated laboratory workPerform or assist with office-based procedures when appropriately trained, credentialed, and authorized, such as catheter insertions, removals, and management, bladder scans, etc.Coordinate specialized procedures with the Urologist when indicatedIdentify patients requiring urgent evaluation, specialist intervention, or hospital-level careProvide postoperative follow-up and routine surveillance in collaboration with the UrologistCollaborate with clinic physicians, specialists, and ancillary services to coordinate comprehensive careMake appropriate referrals for specialty care, community resources, and social support servicesCommunicate test results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly to patients and familiesDocument all patients encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory standardsSupport health literacy and advocate for underserved patients facing financial, transportation, or social barriersEducate patients and families regarding urologic diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and follow-up recommendationsFollow operational and billing requirements, including CMS documentation and supervision guidelinesParticipate in quality reporting programs or other clinic-required quality measuresMaintain knowledge of state Nurse Practitioner Act, federal regulations, and evidence-based clinical guidelinesUphold patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA standardsAdhere to all clinic infection control, hazardous waste, and pharmacy protocolsMaintains a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitorsParticipate in a periodic review of the patients' health records as part of performance and quality improvementAll other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and Training: Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana. CPR and ACLS certification are required. Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in Urology is preferred.Excellent communication skills (oral and written)Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)Interpersonal skills and compassionAnalyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solvingAttention to detail to ensure accuracyBasic computer skillsCapable of adapting to a changing, high stress, and fast paced environmentAbility to work independently as well as function as a team memberPhysical Requirements:Ability to move about the office and facility to perform job functions and provide services as well as access various departments and patient care areas.May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a deskPerform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and utilizing medical equipmentFrequent use of hands, wrists, and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, etc.Constantly position self, such as bending, stooping, etc. to maintain and access office and medical equipment and provide patient care.Ability to work in a fast paced stressful environmentOperates a computer, office, and patient care machineryAbility to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, coworkers, etc. via phone, in person, including the ability to clearly discern and respond to verbal inquiries, and exchange accurate information through conversationVisual acuity sufficient to read printed documents, medication labels, computer screens, and handwritten materialsFrequently move boxes, equipment, etc. weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.Frequently assist with pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients, up to 50 lbsOSHA Exposure Category: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens. Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.