Phys-Nurse Practitioner

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, located in Doylestown, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to assist in Urological surgeries and patient care. You will play a critical role in preoperative assessments, outpatient follow-ups, and healthcare collaboration with surgeons and patients.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science in Nursing and have at least five years of experience in Urology/UroGynecology. We offer competitive benefits, including a comprehensive tuition assistance program.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – PA certification required.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – PA certification required.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical care protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in preoperative care and office procedures.
• Obtain and record patient medical data.
• Perform physical assessments and collaborate on medical care.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Participate in outpatient follow-ups and postoperative care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal communication

Laboratory diagnostics

Education

Master of Science Nursing

5+ years in Urology/UroGynecology

Job description

Summary

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his services through the more effective use of his knowledge in the sphere of decision‑making required to establish diagnosis and to plan therapy. He/she may assist in the gathering of data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the surgeon. A major role will be as a patient advocate in the medical care system serving as a confidant, advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• A. Assists the surgeon in the preoperative care and work up of patients. Provide clinical services commensurate with state license limitations and practice needs.
  • Ability to work as a physician extender in the office setting.
  • Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
  • Ability to interact with patients, their families, medical staff, administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• B. Assists the surgeon in office procedures. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data.
• C. Obtain history and perform physical assessment.
• D. Collaborate with physicians and implement the prescribed appropriate medical care for the patients.
• E. Perform skilled services as needed for hospital patients including, but not limited to:
• Record H&P’s and Discharge Summaries.
• Write admission orders and order appropriate testing.
• Prescribe medication.
• F. See patients in the outpatient setting. Participate in postoperative care of patients, being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications. Perform skilled services as needed for outpatient visits including, but not limited to:
• Prescribe medication.
• Post‑op follow‑ups.
• Collect data/notes and record within EHR.
• G. Order, collect and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies as follows:
• Laboratory and diagnostic studies may be ordered as appropriate in accordance with clinical guidelines/pathways and standards of practice.
• Complex and/or invasive studies are ordered/obtained utilizing physician consultation as appropriate.
• H. Performs therapeutic procedures and assignments as directed by the surgeon and as indicated by his/her training and experience. Prescribe therapy or medications with physician approval.
• I. All other clinical procedures/duties as approved and required.

Credentials

• Registered Nurse – PA (Required)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – PA (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Science Nursing (Required)
• Must have 5 years or more in Urology/UroGynecology.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.