Advanced Practice Nurse - Urology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo, ND is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse-Urology to join the urology team. The NP will provide patient care as an extender of the supervising physician, with defined autonomy within scope-of-practice guidelines.

The role emphasizes Whole Health System care, education for patients and families, and active participation in performance improvement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the United States.
• Experience in urology care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for urology patients.
• Order diagnostic tests and consultations as needed.
• Assist in daily rounds with the supervising urologist.
• Provide patient and family education and counseling.
• Enter complete and timely progress notes in the EMR.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Urology

EMR

Patient Education

Infection Control

Tools

EMR

Job description

Summary

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) full-time Advanced Practice Nurse-Urology. The Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an important member of the urology team. The incumbent functions as an agent of the Urologist - providing patient care as an extender of the Supervising Physician's practice. As an agent of the Collaborating Physician - the NP functions within defined levels of autonomy as outlined in the scope of practice.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers


• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest


• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran


• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community


• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being


• Duties include: Performing initial and follow-up history and physical examinations - screening outpatients and providing ongoing care - ordering diagnostic tests and consultations - accompanying Urologist on daily rounds of inpatients - writing discharge orders under the direction of the Urologist - providing education and counseling to patients and families - and performing urology treatment


• The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record


• This is accomplished by utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)


• The incumbent is responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients


• The incumbent adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations and work practices - as well as ergonomic standards


• The incumbent reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials


• The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff - and will provide patient and family education - including informed consent


• The incumbent maintains supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency


• The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)


• The NP is expected to participate in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - and other responsibilities assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm