APP- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Urology
The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers. Marshfield Clinic runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 30
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Varies Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)40 scheduled weekly hours
- Unit and setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- License
- NP license Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- License
- State Controlled Substance License if required by state State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- Certification
- current 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.
- Certification
- national board certification as Family NP (NP-C or FNP-BC) National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)
- Education
- master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
- Also asks
- obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications listed on privilege form Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Preferred
- Education
- master's degree in nursing for those licensed before August 1, 1995 If Licensing 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
- non-union position Union Position: No
- Day to day
- Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on urologic conditions Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on urologic conditions.
- Day to day
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, ultrasound, CT scans, cystoscopy, and lab work 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 including urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostate enlargement, and kidney stones Manage acute and chronic urologic issues including urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostate enlargement, and kidney stones.
- Day to day
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for urologic surgeries Provide preoperative and postoperative care for urologic surgeries.
- Day to day
- Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modifications 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 patient 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.
- On call
- shared 1:6 rotating call schedule Comfortable shared 1:6 rotating call schedule
- On call
- on-call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
- Details
- busy department with high patient volumes Busy department with high patient volumes
- Details
- 24/7 Interventional Radiology support Team collaboration w/complete radiology and lab, 24/7 Interventional Radiology support
- Details
- Da Vinci Xi robot in Ambulatory Surgery Center Da Vinci Xi robot, Ambulatory Surgery Center
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, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Marshfield Clinic’s careers page.
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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
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Union Position
No
Department Details
- Comfortable shared 1:6 rotating call schedule
- Da Vinci Xi robot, Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Busy department with high patient volumes
- Team collaboration w/complete radiology and lab, 24/7 Interventional Radiology support
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.
This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours. Qualifications Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing 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?
Marshfield, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Household income
- $58,407/yr, all local households, not nurse pay