Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)

UROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH TEXAS PLLC•Rockwall, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to support its growing organization across North Texas. The APP works independently and collaboratively with urologic surgeons at the division location, other Dallas-Fort Worth area offices, and affiliated hospitals. The role combines fast-paced clinic practice with hospital responsibilities, including consultations, rounds, and taking call. Surgical assisting opportunities may be available depending on the division; UCNT will train the APP in surgical assistance. The position is based in person at the Rockwall clinic and includes a day shift, Monday through Friday. The APP provides evaluation, treatment, follow-up, counseling, and education for urology patients; documents clinical care; and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to experience and physician direction. In the hospital, the APP rounds, sees consults, communicates with surgeons and on-call physicians, and documents admission and progress notes. When performing surgical first-assist duties under a surgeon’s direction, the APP may assist in open, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures, close incisions, and apply dressings. UCNT offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, CME and dues reimbursement, and bonus potential.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in nursing and documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program, with graduate education and Texas Board of Nursing authorization consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population; or graduation from a master’s degree or higher ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
For nurse practitioners: licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
For nurse practitioners: authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
For physician assistants: NCCPA certification and licensure by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant APP clinical or surgical experience preferred.
DaVinci robotic training preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross preferred.
Surgical assisting experience is a plus but is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations on new and established patients.
Consult with supervising physicians as needed.
Provide follow-up and health maintenance care according to standards of care or supervising physician instructions.
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing to evaluate illness.
Evaluate post-operative patients and conduct routine follow-up visits.
Be available to see patients requiring same-day office visits.
Counsel and educate patients about health-related issues.
Document patient care according to established guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by experience and as directed by the supervising physician.
Communicate with patients and family members about health-related questions in accordance with state confidentiality laws and HIPAA guidelines.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and other initiatives.
Conduct inpatient hospital rounds and see consults.
Communicate with surgeons and on-call physicians.
Document hospital admission and progress notes.
Help ensure necessary equipment and supplies are present for procedures based on individual patient needs, and assist with patient positioning.
Facilitate communication and efficiency between surgical teams and physicians.
Under the surgeon’s direction, perform first-assist duties in open, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures, close incisions, and apply appropriate dressings.
Work collaboratively with urologic surgeons in clinic and affiliated hospitals; share hospital responsibilities, including taking call.