Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Urology Brattleboro, VT

Title: Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Urology Brattleboro, VT

Description:

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, part of Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join its Urology practice in Brattleboro, Vermont, supporting a collaborative surgical team in the evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients with urologic conditions in an established physician office setting.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
The BMH-owned or managed physician practices provide medical services in various specialties and offices including pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, family practice and internal medicine. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or medical assistants) and clerical staff (receptionists, transcriptionists, file clerks). Hours vary by practice.

Job Description:
The Nurse Practitioner will:

• Assist the Urology surgeon in diagnosing and treating urologic conditions
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement treatment and care plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Assist in urologic surgeries and office-based procedures
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
• Manage post-operative and follow-up care
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
• Adhere to universal precautions and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards
• Work in an environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
• Perform duties requiring manual dexterity, patient handling, and clinical documentation
• Support departmental operations alongside LPNs, medical assistants, and clerical staff
• Practice under a supervising physician in a physician office setting
• Not open to candidates who commute more than 1 hour
• Not accepting visa candidates
• Not open to LOCUM or LOCUM to PERM candidates
• Not open to candidates who plan to work this job in conjunction with another position
• Not accepting candidates with less than 1 year's experience

Work Experience:

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  Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases

  
  
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  Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3

  
  
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    Fumes or airborne particles Up to 1/3

    
    
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    Toxic or caustic chemicals Up to 1/3

    
    
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  Noise level:

  
  
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    Quiet to Moderate

    
    
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  OSHA Category I:

  
  
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    Tasks involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens

    
    
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    Universal precautions required

Physical Demands

Activity Level:

• Sitting 2/3 or more of workday
• Standing Up to 1/3
• Walking Up to 1/3
• Talking/Hearing 2/3 or more
• Use of hands/fingers Up to 1/3
• Reaching Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling None
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching None
  
  
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• Up to 10 lbs 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 lbs 1/3 to 1/2
  Up to 50 lbs Up to 1/3
  Over 50 lbs None
  Vision Requirements:

• Close vision
• Color vision
• Ability to adjust focus

EEO / ADA Statement

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  Equal Employment Opportunity employer

  
  
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  No discrimination based on protected characteristics

  
  
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  Reasonable accommodations provided under the ADA upon request

Compensation Benefits:

• *** *** annually
• Pay range provided in compliance with Vermont Act 155
• Final compensation determined based on:
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Additional Highlights:

• Full-time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
• No weekends or holidays
• Daytime schedule
• Stable, hospital-owned physician practice
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodations provided under ADA
• At-will employment