Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

Job Detail

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF JOB: To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of a Urologist/Urologynecologist, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks allowing the Urologist to extend his/her services. The NP assists the doctor through the more effective use of this knowledge and decision-making, helping to establish diagnoses and to plan subsequent therapy. He/she may assist in gathering the data necessary to implement the therapeutic plan of hospitalization. He/She will utilize their skills in evaluation, diagnosing & managing a variety of conditions in both Gynecology and Urology. A major role will be as a patient's advocate in the medical care system serving as an advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.

Patient care - office- Meet with and treat new and established patients in the office. Perform initial and follow-up consultations. Assess patient health status. Discuss patient concerns and counsel patients about their care. Develop and initiate appropriate evaluations and care plans, including need for physician services, etc. Perform tests and assess patient needs for treatment plan modifications. Review patient records to determine health status. Document appropriate patient information and data. Respond to patient emergencies. Perform non-invasive procedures as required. Prescribe medications. Provide care in the treatment & management of female urinary disorders, voiding dysfunction, bladder pain, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse & other female pelvic disorders.

Job Qualifications:

1. Masters of Nursing degree from an accredited institution required

2. Current Pennsylvania licensure required:

3. Board certified NP or board eligible NP

4. CPR & ACLS

5. Must have 5 years or more in Urology/UroGynecology