Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Urology)
Urology Austin is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider for our practice in Austin, TX.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work closely with the Urologist and other physicians. Candidates must have excellent communication, problem-solving, organization, and follow-up skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidates should demonstrate good judgment as well as attention to detail while working well with a team. Additionally, the ability to be on call at local hospitals is essential. An APP is a non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. APPs provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the Texas Medical Board and Texas Board of Nursing in collaboration with their supervising physician(s). APPs are trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to create a seamless environment of care.
Essential Functions
- Specializes in Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Low Testosterone, Kidney Cancer, Advanced BPH procedures, kidney stones, and all general urology.
- Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising physician(s).
- Be available to take on-call shifts as needed
Job Experience
- Urology experience preferred
- 3+ years’ experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred
Other Qualifications
- Current Texas Registered Nurse license.
- BSN required; MSN preferred.
- Successful completion of advanced nurse practitioner training and certification from approved nurse practitioner program (APRN).
- MSN required; DNP preferred — for APRNs only.
- Successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program and certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Successful training and completion of an accredited certified nurse specialist (CNS) or family/primary nurse practitioner program (NP) and certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus one year of nurse practitioner experience.
- BLS Certification
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy required
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to provide excellent and thorough patient care
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work well with coworkers
Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holidays