Advanced Practice Nurse, Urogynecology
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Nurse will join an established practice and provide comprehensive urologic care to patients. The APN will work in close collaboration with the collaborating physician but will maintain a high degree of clinical independence in patient evaluation, management, and procedural care. Overview: Evaluate and treat patients with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Perform comprehensive gynecologic and pelvic examinations. Conduct pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP‑Q) assessments. Fit, insert, remove, and maintain pessaries; provide ongoing pessary care and troubleshooting. Manage non‑surgical incontinence therapies and behavioral treatment plans. Perform cystometric studies and assist in the evaluation of lower urinary tract function. Conduct urodynamic testing and interpret results in collaboration with the physician. Administer percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for overactive bladder management. Assist with pre‑operative assessments and post‑operative monitoring, including wound evaluation, symptom assessment, and recovery guidance. Work closely with the team to coordinate patient care plans and ensure continuity across visits and procedures.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Licensure/ Certification: American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.
- Illinois Registered Nurse License and Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse License
- Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Experience: Prior experience in women’s health, urogynecology, gynecology, or urology preferred; new graduates with strong interest will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Perform comprehensive gynecologic and pelvic examinations.
- Conduct pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP‑Q) assessments.
- Fit, insert, remove, and maintain pessaries; provide ongoing pessary care and troubleshooting.
- Manage non‑surgical incontinence therapies and behavioral treatment plans.
- Perform cystometric studies and assist in the evaluation of lower urinary tract function.
- Conduct urodynamic testing and interpret results in collaboration with the physician.
- Administer percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for overactive bladder management.
- Assist with pre‑operative assessments and post-operative monitoring, including wound evaluation, symptom assessment, and recovery guidance.
- Work closely with the team to coordinate patient care plans and ensure continuity across visits and procedures.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge.
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member.
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and dollars
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice.
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-$63.65. This is a salaried position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
