Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Urology

Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a busy pediatric urology practice. The NP will provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric urologic care, assess health status, diagnose, treat and manage care plans in collaboration with physicians and the health care team.

Responsibilities include performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and educating families on health, growth, and prevention, with emphasis on family-centered care within an academic health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed and actively registered as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State or Licensed as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records; EPIC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations for pediatric patients.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per state regulations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in NP or PA program

New York State NP/PA license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Department of Urology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our busy and collaborative pediatric urology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric urologic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The NP assesses patient health status, diagnoses illnesses and injuries, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and promotes preventive care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the NP ensures high-quality, family-centered care in accordance with established clinical guidelines and professional standards.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday Schedule
• Clinic hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Upon completion of onboarding and training, four 10-hour days may be available
• Primary Sites: South Clinical -Albany, Clifton Park and Niskayuna Campuses
• Average 18-20 patients per day once fully trained

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as permitted by state regulations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention.
• Respond to patient and family questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• May perform in-office newborn circumcisions subject to credentialing, training and departmental policies.
• Assess newborns for procedural eligibility and identify contraindications prior to circumcision.
• Obtain and document informed consent from parents or legal guardians.
• Provide pre-procedure education and post-procedure care instructions to families.
• Manage routine post-procedure follow-up and address minor complications.
• Recognize and respond to procedural emergencies or complications, facilitating higher-level care as needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed and actively registered as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records; EPIC experience a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
• Ability to maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality
• This position offers the chance to build clinical expertise across the full spectrum of pediatric urology, while working within one of the region's leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive hiring package, including:

• Competitive base salary range of $117,766 - $138,548 with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b) plan
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.