Advanced Practice Provider - Urology

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for urology in Newport, RI. You will evaluate patients, order labs and imaging, and collaborate with the supervising urologist to develop and implement treatment plans.

Requirements include RI licensure as a CRNP/PA, a minimum of 2 years in acute or ambulatory care (urology preferred), and a current DEA license. On-call duties and office procedures are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Physician Assistant/NP.
• Minimum of 2 years acute or ambulatory care experience as Advanced Practice Provider required.
• Current DEA licensure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn and work in Urology.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete evaluations on patients.
• Orders and interprets lab, imaging and other studies.
• Develops a urology treatment plan with supervising urologist.
• Delivers follow-up care and on-call duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Urology experience (preferred)

DEA licensure

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

• Performs complete evaluations on patients.
• Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray and special studies.
• Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data.
• Develops a treatment plan for urological conditions in accordance with current urology practice and in conjunction with the urologist.
• Implements therapeutic intervention.
• Provides appropriate follow-up care.
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising urologist or other healthcare professionals.
• As part of the care team, sees post-operative patients on behalf of assigned Urologic surgeon. Collaborates with supervising surgeon on patient care as needed.

Office Duties

• Sees follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions, assists in care, treatment and follow-up as needed.
• Performs and/or assists in office procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, urodynamics, cystoscopies, post-void residual (PVRs) evals, difficult catheterizations, post-op voiding trails and other necessary procedures.
• Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up.
• Performs on-call duties for urology.
• Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.
• Manages databases.
• Performs quality assurance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of 2 years acute or ambulatory care experience as Advanced Practice Provider required. Urology experience preferred.
• Current DEA licensure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn and work in Urology.
• Interest in continuous learning and willingness to work across several Urologic subspecialties as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposed to surgical procedures and patient care environments. Regularly experiences mental/visual fatigue from job pressures.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

LPG-Newport-20 Powel Ave - 20 Powel Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type

M - F 8am 5pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No