Nurse Practitioner -Urology

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Healthcare in New York, NY, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Urology team. The role focuses on providing patient-centered care for urologic conditions, collaborating with physicians for optimal outcomes.

Ideal candidates should possess a Master's or Doctorate degree, current Nurse Practitioner license, and board certification. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and education. Offering a competitive salary range of $135,000-$150,000, this position embodies our commitment to exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must have DEA registration and New York State prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior Urology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage a variety of urologic conditions under established clinical protocols.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform office-based procedures, including catheter management and bladder scans.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with New York State regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license

Board Certification as FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP

Tools

eCW (electronic medical records)

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Urology team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with acute and chronic urologic conditions while collaborating closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage a variety of urologic conditions under established clinical protocols.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, including catheter management, bladder scans, and other urologic procedures as appropriate.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with New York State regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based urologic practices.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
• DEA registration and New York State prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior Urology experience preferred; candidates with strong experience in surgical, primary care, internal medicine, or specialty practice may also be considered.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (eCW preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing BPH, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, hematuria, urinary tract infections, elevated PSA, erectile dysfunction, and other common urologic conditions.
• Familiarity with cystoscopy assistance, urodynamics, catheterization, and post-operative management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient environment.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000

(May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.