Inpatient Urology APP (NP/PA) — Multispecialty Team

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403B retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a high-functioning multispecialty team. This role emphasizes practicing at the top of your license within a collaborative hospital-to-community care continuum.

You will manage acute and chronic urologic conditions, participate in inpatient rounding, post-op care, and coordinate with the urology practice to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain).
• Current DEA license and Maryland CDS license.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider).
• Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation.
• Eligible for participation with all payers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and evaluate urology, gastroenterology, general surgery consultations from the Emergency Department, hospitalists, and other inpatient services.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations focused on acute and chronic urologic conditions.
• Present findings and collaborate with the urologist to develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Evaluate and assist in the management of common urologic conditions, including urinary retention, hematuria, urinary tract obstruction, nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections, and other acute urologic presentations.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing in collaboration with the supervising urologist.
• Perform appropriate bedside urologic procedures within the APP’s training, competency, privileges, and scope of practice.
• Assist with difficult urinary catheter placement and management of urinary drainage devices as clinically appropriate.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounding and management of hospitalized urology patients.
• Provide postoperative evaluation and ongoing care for patients following urologic procedures and surgery.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in clinical condition to the urologist and multidisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate discharge planning, patient education, and outpatient follow-up with the urology practice.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, nursing, case management, and other clinical teams to facilitate timely and efficient patient care.
• Support appropriate escalation of urgent or emergent urologic conditions to the attending urologist.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical workflow, and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Multispecialty care experience

Clinical assessment

EMR proficiency

Team-based care

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

PA program degree

Maryland license

DEA license

BLS certification

Unrestricted license

Payers acceptance

Job description

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a high-functioning multispecialty team. This role emphasizes practicing at the top of your license within a collaborative hospital-to-community care continuum.

You will manage acute and chronic urologic conditions, participate in inpatient rounding, post-op care, and coordinate with the urology practice to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.