Urology NP or PA

Description

This on-site, contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a specialized field while enhancing patient care within our community.

As a Urology NP or PA, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing urological conditions, collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams to provide high-quality care. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and overall satisfaction while working in a fast-paced, dynamic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
• Diagnose and manage a variety of urological conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Assist in surgical procedures and provide post-operative care
• Educate patients and their families about urological health and treatments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in patient records
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training

Requirements

**Position Overview: APP (Nurse Practitioner Preferred) 

- Urology**

**Shift Details:** Standard 8-hour shifts from 0800 to 1700, Monday through Friday.

**Assignment Duration:** Approval secured through December 31, 2026.

**Reason for Recruitment:** To fill a critical coverage gap in urology services.

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*Start Date:** Immediate; candidates must possess an active Washington state license.

**Provider Classification:** Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), with a preference for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) able to practice autonomously without supervisory oversight.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Perform annual medication refills.

- Diagnose and manage erectile dysfunction.

- Provide management for kidney stones.

- Treat male incontinence.

- Conduct cystoscopic procedures.

- Assist in surgeries as required.

**Work Environment:**

- **Setting:** Primarily an outpatient clinic with potential inpatient responsibilities if designated as Surgical PA.

- **Inpatient Care:** 122-bed facility.

- **Call Requirement:** No on-call duties.

- **Patient Volume:** Average of 18 patients daily, targeting demographics 17 years and older.

- **Clinical Activity Expectations:** Engage in standard urological practices in outpatient and surgical contexts.

**Privileges and Responsibilities:**

- Surgical PAs may be responsible for hospital rounding and surgical assistance.

- Non-surgical PAs will operate exclusively within the outpatient clinic framework.

**Privileging Requirements:**

- Candidates must submit detailed case logs that reflect clinical activities and align with the requested privileges over the past 24 months.

- Collaborative engagement with MD/DO is expected for PAs; NPs will operate independently.

**Licensing and Certifications:**

- A valid Washington state license is mandatory.

- Required certifications include BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

**Electronic Medical Records:

** Proficiency in the EPIC system is required.

This overview encapsulates the essential qualifications and responsibilities expected of the APP role in Urology, with a focus on the necessary clinical skills and compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to the position.