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.

• 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

• Position Overview: APP (Nurse Practitioner Preferred)
• Specialty: 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.
• 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.