APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Urology
Fargo, North Dakota
The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Day shift Work Shift: Day (United States of America)40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Clinic
- License
- NP license Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.RN and NP licensure in each state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN and NP licensure in each state of practice Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- Certification
- National board certification as FNP (NP-C or FNP-BC) National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)
- Education
- Master's or doctorate from an accredited NP program Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Also asks
- DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- Also asks
- State controlled substance license if required by state State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- Also asks
- Maintain required competencies and certifications per privilege form Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Preferred
- Education
- Master's in nursing preferred if APRN licensed before August 1, 1995 If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Experience
- Experience in urology or related clinical setting Experience in urology or related clinical setting preferred.
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers.
- Union
- Not a union position Union Position: No
- Day to day
- Conduct patient histories and physical exams for urologic conditions Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on urologic conditions.
- Day to day
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, ultrasound, CT scans, cystoscopy, and lab work.
- Day to day
- Manage acute and chronic urologic issues Manage acute and chronic urologic issues including urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostate enlargement, and kidney stones.
- Day to day
- Pre- and postoperative care for urologic surgeries Provide preoperative and postoperative care for urologic surgeries.
- Day to day
- Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment, medications, and lifestyle Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modifications.
- Day to day
- Perform minor procedures such as catheterization, bladder scans, and dressing changes Perform minor procedures within scope of practice, such as catheterization, bladder scans, and dressing changes.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists Collaborate with urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care.
- Day to day
- Document encounters, treatment plans, and follow-ups in electronic medical records Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-ups accurately in electronic medical records.
- Day to day
- Participate in patient education programs and quality improvement initiatives Participate in patient education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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Original listing
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Union Position
No
Department Details Summary The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers. The NP works collaboratively with urologists and the healthcare team to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow up on medical and surgical treatments.
Job Description
Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on urologic conditions. Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, ultrasound, CT scans, cystoscopy, and lab work. Manage acute and chronic urologic issues including urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostate enlargement, and kidney stones.
Provide preoperative and postoperative care for urologic surgeries. Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modifications. Perform minor procedures within scope of practice, such as catheterization, bladder scans, and dressing changes.
Collaborate with urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care. Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-ups accurately in electronic medical records. Participate in patient education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in urology or related clinical setting preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Fargo, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay