Urology NP / PA

Emory•Decatur, GA

18h

About The Position

The Urology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant assists in evaluating and treating patients and documents care in their medical records. Under physician direction, the role performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, supports diagnosis and care-plan development, and may order, schedule, or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. The position also educates patients, coordinates consultations and referrals, maintains accurate records, and collects and interprets diagnostic data to guide patient care. The role contributes to professional development and education, including training other healthcare professionals, students, and residents in setting-specific techniques and procedures. It may also prepare reports and analyses for research projects and investigational protocols, participate in organizational health services committees, and perform related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current advanced practice nursing licensure in Georgia through the Georgia Board of Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Document the delivery of care in patients’ medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential problems.
Under physician direction, perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Communicate the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Collaborate with physicians to arrange consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home medical care, medication, and other health-related issues.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Maintain and update accurate patient records, including medical assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, students, and residents in techniques and procedures unique to the setting.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.