Urology Nurse Practitioner

POSITION : NURSE PRACTITIONER

DEPARTMENT: UROLOGY CLINIC

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

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JOB SUMMARY:
The 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.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Rural Health and Specialty Clinic Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with: All Urology clinic personnel, Rural Health personnel, Physicians, Surgeons, and the public.

MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center's mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking, physical and urologic exams, and risk assessments for patients of all ages
2. Evaluate 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.
3. Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical finding, diagnostic results, patient preferences, and established guidelines
4. Prescribe medication and order appropriate diagnostic testing within scope of practice
5. Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine cultures, PSA testing, renal function studies, and other indicated laboratory work
6. Perform or assist with office-based procedures when appropriately trained, credentialed, and authorized, such as catheter insertions, removals, and management, bladder scans, etc.
7. Coordinate specialized procedures with the Urologist when indicated
8. Identify patients requiring urgent evaluation, specialist intervention, or hospital-level care
9. Provide postoperative follow-up and routine surveillance in collaboration with the Urologist
10. Collaborate with clinic physicians, specialists, and ancillary services to coordinate comprehensive care
11. Make appropriate referrals for specialty care, community resources, and social support services
12. Communicate test results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly to patients and families
13. Document all patients encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
14. Support health literacy and advocate for underserved patients facing financial, transportation, or social barriers
15. Educate patients and families regarding urologic diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and follow-up recommendations
16. Follow operational and billing requirements, including CMS documentation and supervision guidelines
17. Participate in quality reporting programs or other clinic-required quality measures
18. Maintain knowledge of state Nurse Practitioner Act, federal regulations, and evidence-based clinical guidelines
19. Uphold patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA standards
20. Adhere to all clinic infection control, hazardous waste, and pharmacy protocols
21. Maintains a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors
22. Participate in a periodic review of the patients' health records as part of performance and quality improvement
23. All 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Interpersonal skills and compassion
• Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Basic computer skills
• Capable of adapting to a changing, high stress, and fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as function as a team member

Physical 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 desk
• Perform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and utilizing medical equipment
• Frequent 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 environment
• Operates a computer, office, and patient care machinery
• Ability 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 conversation
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed documents, medication labels, computer screens, and handwritten materials
• Frequently 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 lbs

OSHA 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.