ACNP/PA- Urology

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Erlanger is seeking a dedicated and skilled ACNP or PA to join our Urology team at the Baroness campus. This inpatient role offers the opportunity to work closely with a fast-paced urologic surgeon, serving as a first assist in the OR and managing comprehensive pre-operative and post operative patient care. In this position, the APP will assist in a variety of urologic procedures in the OR, contributing to surgical preparation, intraoperative support, and post-surgical recovery. The role includes managing patients before surgery through assessments and coordination, and after surgery by monitoring recovery, addressing complications and ensuring smooth transitions to discharge or follow up care. The APP will also round on inpatient urology cases, collaborating with the care team to evaluate progress, update treatment plans, and communicate with patients and families. Discharge responsibilities include patient education, medication reconciliation, and coordination of outpatient services to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate will have prior OR experience and a strong interest in surgical care. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about supporting patients through the full surgical journey. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

Completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Adult Nurse Practitioner Program (Acute care certification required) or Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

Previous OR experience is preferred.
Strong interest in surgical care.
Thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Passionate about supporting patients through the full surgical journey.

Responsibilities

Serve as a first assist in the OR.
Manage comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
Assist in a variety of urologic procedures in the OR, contributing to surgical preparation, intraoperative support, and post-surgical recovery.
Manage patients before surgery through assessments and coordination.
Monitor patient recovery after surgery, addressing complications and ensuring smooth transitions to discharge or follow up care.
Round on inpatient urology cases, collaborating with the care team to evaluate progress, update treatment plans, and communicate with patients and families.
Provide patient education, medication reconciliation, and coordination of outpatient services for discharge.
Develop evidence-based protocols and utilize them to develop an individualized plan of care.
Collect, document, and analyze patient data.
Collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols.
Participate in the development and implementation of health screening programs for adolescents and adults.
Develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals.
Participate in community and corporate education on urological topics.
Evaluate direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written.
Participate in clinical research and may assume the responsibility of research coordinator including but not limited to education & enrollment in clinical trials.