Advanced Practice Provider - Urology

Astera • Morristown, NJ

1d • $135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to staff the Urology Morristown practice and the Morristown. The position provides primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients, in close collaboration with physicians and other clinicians. The role requires five weekend shifts and one holiday per calendar year.

The provider assesses patients, orders and performs diagnostic and screening tests, develops treatment plans, prescribes or dispenses medications and injections, handles minor lacerations, educates patients and families, and documents care. The position also supports continuity of care, patient advocacy, quality assurance, staff education, peer and chart reviews, and clinical guideline development.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a general or specialized practitioner from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• At least three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting and two years of nurse practitioner experience.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification affiliated with the American Heart Association.
• Current CDS and DEA numbers for prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by obtaining health histories through patient and family interviews and chart reviews; evaluating presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examinations.
• Order or perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests; obtain additional information through consultation with physicians and other clinicians; and integrate data to determine diagnoses and therapeutic plans, including identifying health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing or dispensing medications and injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Handle minor lacerations and instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatments.
• Educate patients regarding health promotion and illness prevention, recommend appropriate community resources, and communicate case-management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepare medical record documentation, including updating patient charts with examination and test results, diagnoses, medications, and treatment.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, continuing education, quality assurance activities, and compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a consultant and collaborator to the clinical team in the area of specialty; comply with patient confidentiality requirements and promote patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing patients' acute and long-term medical needs.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to the treatment plan, including triaging patient calls and emails.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work five weekend shifts and one holiday per calendar year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, with immediate eligibility.
• HSA, FSA, and other ancillary benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level