Advanced Practice Provider -Urology(Outpatient)

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Urology to join a multidisciplinary team in Providence, RI. You will evaluate patients, order and interpret tests, and help develop treatment plans in collaboration with the urologist.

Requires RI licensure as CRNP/PA, 2+ years in acute or ambulatory care, and DEA licensure. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island licensure as CRNP or PA is required.
• Minimum of 2 years acute or ambulatory care experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Current DEA licensure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete evaluations on patients.
• Orders and interprets lab, imaging and studies.
• Establishes working diagnoses and develops urology treatment plans with the urologist.
• Implements therapeutic interventions and follow-up care.
• Collaborates with supervising surgeon and participates in post-operative care.
• Sees post-operative patients and supports care as needed.
• Performs office procedures and on-call duties for urology.
• Assesses health maintenance needs and utilizes community resources.
• Manages databases and performs quality assurance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Continuous learning

Education

Rhode Island licensure as CRNP/PA

Current DEA licensure

Job description

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: 195 Collyer Street - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M - F 8am - 5pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

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.