Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Surgical Urology at Penn Presbyterian

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine University City is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or master’s-prepared Physician Assistant (PA) to join the General Urology team. The APP will provide comprehensive outpatient urologic care, evaluate new and established patients, and develop individualized treatment plans in a multidisciplinary health system.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes clinical autonomy, collaboration with attending urologists, and commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and

Qualifications

• APN or PA with a Master's degree and credentialing in advanced practice nursing or physician assistant scope.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, prescriptive authority.
• Ability to practice independently within an outpatient urology setting and collaborate with attending urologists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage new and established patients in an outpatient urology clinic.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the EHR.
• Provide patient education and coordinate follow-up care.
• Communicate diagnostic findings and develop individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Independent practice

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree

DNP or equivalent

Job description

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The Department of Surgical Urology is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or master’s-prepared Physician Assistant (PA) to join the General Urology team at Penn Medicine University City (PMUC), located at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play an integral role in providing comprehensive, high-quality outpatient urologic care to patients with a broad range of urologic conditions. This full-time position offers the opportunity to practice independently while contributing to the continued delivery and development of patient-centered general urology services within a multidisciplinary academic health system.

The APP will be responsible for independently evaluating and managing new and established patients, obtaining detailed medical histories, performing focused physical examinations, reviewing diagnostic studies, establishing diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans. The clinical scope will encompass a variety of common and complex general urologic conditions, including lower urinary tract symptoms, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary incontinence, hematuria, nephrolithiasis, urinary retention, and other urologic concerns. The APP will also provide ongoing management of chronic urologic conditions, monitor treatment response, communicate diagnostic findings, and coordinate appropriate follow-up to promote continuity of care.

Working within the APP’s scope of practice, the provider will exercise clinical judgment in determining appropriate diagnostic evaluations, initiating and adjusting medical management, interpreting laboratory and imaging results, and identifying patients who require further evaluation or intervention by an attending urologist. The APP will maintain clear communication with physicians and other members of the health care team when consultation or escalation of care is indicated, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.

In addition to direct patient care, the APP will contribute to the efficient operation of the general urology practice through timely clinical documentation, management of diagnostic results, patient communication, referral coordination, and follow-up planning. The provider will be expected to manage an independent outpatient clinic schedule, prioritize patient needs, and support effective clinical workflows while maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

This position is well suited for an APP who values clinical autonomy, continuity of care, and the opportunity to develop and expand expertise in general urology. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, effective communication, organizational ability, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care. Through independent outpatient practice and appropriate collaboration with attending urologists when needed, the APP will help advance the mission of Penn Medicine by providing accessible, coordinated, and high-quality urologic care.

Summary

• All CRNPs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their collaborating physician and a Collaborative Practice Agreement. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the collaborating physician/division designee, and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary.
• The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.
• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept NP students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required.
• Certified Nurse PractitionerPA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)
• PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required. National Board Certification.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Equivalent Experience
• New to practice or < 2.5 years, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.