Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urology

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

5d•$62 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Urology, working 0.6-1.0 FTE. The role involves providing comprehensive care within the urology department, adhering to professional and ethical standards, and contributing to quality healthcare outcomes. The position requires the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a healthcare team, manage time effectively, and adapt to unpredictable situations. Responsibilities include obtaining and documenting patient health history, diagnosing and managing various health conditions, providing patient education, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and performing procedures as indicated. The role also involves committee participation, research, and potentially leadership, mentorship, and administrative duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters or Doctorate degree (for APRNs)
Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (for APRNs)
Certified by a national credentialing board (for APRNs)
Certified by specialty (for APRNs)
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body (for APRNs)
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (for PAs)
Licensed by Minnesota Board of Medicine (for PAs)
Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (for PAs)
Certification by specialty is also available (for PAs)
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body (for PAs)
Basic Life Support (Advanced Life Support as required by your area of practice)
DEA registration
Pass background check
Register with the Minnesota Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP)
Professional and ethical code of conduct
Culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations
Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with healthcare team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to community service area
Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting
Flexibility
Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical record use
Works where job is physically demanding
Ability to teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups
Shares knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes

Nice To Haves

Completion of Urology Fellowship preferred

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents accurate patient(s) health history including medical, social, and psychological needs.
Diagnoses and manages preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated specific to your area of practice.
Provides appropriate patient education.
Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.
Performs procedures as indicated specific to your area of practice.
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures; communicates results to patient(s) in a timely manner.
Discusses assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patient(s) to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans.
Prescribes medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by health condition.
Consults with and refers to other healthcare clinicians when indicated.
Committee participation and meeting attendance.
Participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice as indicated.
Acts as leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated.
Participates in health policy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels as indicated.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
Other duties as assigned.