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

Munson Healthcare•Gaylord, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Munson Healthcare is seeking an advanced practice provider to join its Urology team in Gaylord, Michigan. The provider collaborates with Urology physicians to deliver patient care, support office efficiency, provide consultation and follow-up availability, and assist with inpatient care. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with call expected and a variable shift. Oracle Health is the electronic health record system. The APP provides and manages urologic care in the East Region. Duties include outpatient evaluations and treatment, in-office procedures, medication management, inpatient consultations and documentation, patient counseling, communication with referring and primary care physicians, and responses to medical emergencies. The provider is expected to maintain accurate electronic medical records, follow prescriptive authority guidelines, keep current with medical developments, contribute to education, and meet department productivity requirements. Munson Healthcare is a nonprofit health system with 8 hospitals and 7,500 employees, serving northern Michigan. The organization describes opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexibility, teamwork, and work-life balance. Employees must meet the stated vaccination requirements or qualify for an approved exemption.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Promote, support, and provide management of urologic medical care to patients in the East Region as part of the clinical team.
Evaluate patients and review plans of care at scheduled office visits, using clinical judgment informed by physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs.
Manage outpatient care, including taking comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations; ordering appropriate laboratory and radiographic studies; interpreting laboratory and X-ray results; performing in-office procedures; managing urology medications; making treatment decisions; and determining follow-up.
Assist with inpatient consultations and document inpatient histories and physicals and follow-up notes.
Document evaluations, care, and services in the electronic medical record accurately to reflect the patient record and support appropriate billing.
Communicate with referring and primary care physicians about patient care and treatment.
Respond to clinic patients’ telephone inquiries and provide appropriate medical care or counseling.
Help individuals take responsibility for illness prevention and health maintenance or restoration.
Follow Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of current medical trends and pursue ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
Participate in or serve as a resource for medical, nursing, and community education programs.
Meet department productivity requirements, maintain full daily schedules, monitor the daily appointment schedule, and work with staff to fill open appointment times.
Respond to medical emergencies as required.