Advanced Practice Provider I - Urology

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

35d•$53 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and advances the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education and research. Works to improve processes of care for patients. Ensures quality of patient care by utilizing established standards of care for specified department and coordination of services with physicians, care managers, social workers, patient care coordinators, therapists and other community agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians Assistants or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program in area of expertise and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS.
Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant in the state of Ohio.
BLS certification.
Excellent skills in communication, organizing, self-motivation, accuracy, and time management
Ability to read and interpret medical documents, which are commonly found in hospital, clinic or physician office environment.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to provide necessary care of adult patients as required by position and requested by institution.
Ability to work independently, to prioritize work and solve problems.
Demonstrates competency in Microsoft office and all computer programs utilized by the Practice.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Maintains affiliated hospital privileges as an Allied Health Professional if practicing in hospital setting.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet the ever changing needs of patients and health care team members.
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience as advanced practice provider preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation and management of patients with urologic conditions (BPH, kidney stones, incontinence, hematuria, urologic oncology follow-ups, etc.)
Office-based procedures
Order and interpret diagnostic studies
Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans
Provide patient education and counseling