Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Urology) - Weekends

Dayton Physicians Network • Dayton, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Dayton Physicians Network is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider for its independently owned urology practice. This exempt position provides urologic patient care under direct physician supervision, working with physicians and other clinicians in clinical and hospital settings. The role includes hospital rounding at Miami Valley Hospital on Saturdays and Sundays, with on-call coverage from Friday at 5 p.m. through Monday at 7 a.m. The provider also serves as the first contact for scheduled after-hours patient calls.

The position involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, prescribing for, and educating patients; coordinating care; and supporting urologic procedures. The provider is expected to follow healthcare privacy and safety rules, demonstrate Dayton Physicians Network’s CARES values, and provide attentive, compassionate service to patients, families, colleagues, and other customers. Attendance and punctuality are essential. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited advanced nurse practitioner curriculum.
• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current DEA license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with a Practice Management system.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories through patient and family interviews and chart reviews, and assess illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial circumstances, and cultural factors.
• Perform appropriate physical examinations and determine tentative diagnoses.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Consult with physicians and other clinicians to assess, evaluate, and address urologic patient needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing or dispensing medications and injections in accordance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Prepare for and set up urological procedures, including cystoscopy, complex Foley placement, continuous bladder irrigation, and placement and flushing of three-way catheters.
• Communicate with patients about medications, treatments, and discharge instructions as applicable.
• Educate patients about health promotion and illness prevention.
• Communicate case-management information to members of the clinical team.
• Prepare and update medical-record documentation, including examination and test results, diagnoses, medications, and treatments.
• Coordinate care for office patients.
• Handle clinical phone calls and serve as a contact for patients and referring physicians.
• Serve as the first contact for scheduled after-hours patient calls.
• Follow healthcare privacy and safety rules and demonstrate Dayton Physicians Network’s core values.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Company holidays and a flexible holiday.
• Generous paid time off package, with additional accrual increase after one year of service.
• 401(k).
• Quarterly bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time