Nurse Practitioner- Urology Physician Practice

Description

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Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Physicians

Department: Urology Physician Practice

Location: 101 Progress Drive, Doylestown, Pa 18901

Hours: Part Time 

 

Job Summary:

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. 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.

 

Accountabilities:

• A. Assists the physician in the admission, care and work-up of patients.

• 1. Performs and records History and Physical Examination

• 2. Treats conditions relating to urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, fecal incontinence, and other functional disorders involving the pelvic floor for women.

• 3. Writes routine admission orders and arranges appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies and consultations as per protocol or after consultation with the supervisory/attending physician

• 4. Summarizes appropriate data during the hospitalization

• 5. Writes routine orders. Completes informative discussion with patient and family regarding patient care and treatment during the hospital course

• 6. Demonstrates clinical judgment, ability to make decisions

• 7. Preoperative & postoperative care for common Urogynecology procedures such as slings, vaginal reconstruction, Laparoscopic/Robotic procedures, Ureteroscopic and medical management of overactive bladder & IC.

• 8. Provide education & counseling to patient and families regarding Gento-urinary conditions; order & execute treatment plants; and perform procedures, such as urodynamics, tibial nerve stimulations, management of Pessaries, Triger Point Injections, Myofascial release of pelvic muscle pain/spasm, insert of hormone optimization pellets.

• B. Utilize technology to manage patient records and communicate with staff:

• 1. Meditech

• 2. eclinical works

• 3. Participate in eclinical works developmental meetings. Provide education to office staff on developmental changes.

• C. Provide patient support to the clinical support and education as needed:

• 1. Be available for clinical questions and review for patient issues including medication questions, symptom review, timing of f/u, and procedural issues.

• 2. Provide education on new medications or procedures in the office.

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

 

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution and must have 5 years or more in Urology
• Proof of completion of critical care course or completion of course within one year of hire.

 

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS
• Board certified NP or board eligible NP
• Current Pennsylvania licensure required:
• - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• - Registered Nurse (RN)
• - Prescriptive Authority

 

 

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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