Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Full-Time Hospital-Based Clinical Role - Urology

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking a dedicated Advance Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our growing, mission-driven organization. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, team-based care environment, providing high-quality care to patients across the hospital setting with continuity through community outpatient follow-up. If you are an APP who values teamwork, clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong physician partnership and an established health system.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program (for Nurse Practitioner)
Graduation from an accredited PA program (for Physician Assistant)
Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider)
Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
Eligible for participation with all payers
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Urology or Surgical sub-specialty or acute care preferred
Interest in developing specialized knowledge and procedural competency in urologic care

Responsibilities

Respond to and evaluate urology consultations from the Emergency Department, hospitalists, and other inpatient services
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations focused on acute and chronic urologic conditions
Present findings and collaborate with the urologist to develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Evaluate and assist in the management of common urologic conditions, including urinary retention, hematuria, urinary tract obstruction, nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections, and other acute urologic presentations
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing in collaboration with the supervising urologist
Perform appropriate bedside urologic procedures within the APP’s training, competency, privileges, and scope of practice
Assist with difficult urinary catheter placement and management of urinary drainage devices as clinically appropriate
Participate in daily inpatient rounding and management of hospitalized urology patients
Provide postoperative evaluation and ongoing care for patients following urologic procedures and surgery
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in clinical condition to the urologist and multidisciplinary care team
Coordinate discharge planning, patient education, and outpatient follow-up with the urology practice
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, and follow-up care
Collaborate closely with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, nursing, case management, and other clinical teams to facilitate timely and efficient patient care
Support appropriate escalation of urgent or emergent urologic conditions to the attending urologist
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical workflow, and patient experience initiatives