Advanced Practice Nurse - Urology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

50 days of paid time off

Federal health and life insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse in Urology to join the healthcare team. This position involves providing extensive patient care, conducting exams, and collaborating with Urologists while ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.

The role is critical in delivering a Whole Health System of care aimed at improving the health and well-being of Veterans. The incumbent will engage in various activities including education, maintaining clinical areas, and participation in performance improvement efforts.

Benefits include competitive salary, generous paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support under the direction of the Urologist.
• Perform physical examinations and ongoing care for patients.
• Maintain accurate records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions and treatments.

Job description

Summary The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting a 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—and as an agent of the Collaborating Physician—operating within defined levels of autonomy as outlined in the scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
• This approach 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.
• It 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 the 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 and 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 the 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.

Licensure

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Benefits

VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards. Paid time off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contribution by VA. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).