APP- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Urology
Sanford Health
Summary
The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers. The NP works collaboratively with urologists and the healthcare team to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow up on medical and surgical treatments.
Job description
Department Details
- Comfortable shared 1:6 rotating call schedule
- Da Vinci Xi robot, Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Busy department with high patient volumes
- Team collaboration w/complete radiology and lab, 24/7 Interventional Radiology support
Summary
The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, including urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, prostate issues, and urologic cancers. The NP works collaboratively with urologists and the healthcare team to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow up on medical and surgical treatments.
Job Description
- Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on urologic conditions.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, ultrasound, CT scans, cystoscopy, and lab work.
- Manage acute and chronic urologic issues including urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostate enlargement, and kidney stones.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for urologic surgeries.
- Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modifications.
- Perform minor procedures within scope of practice, such as catheterization, bladder scans, and dressing changes.
- Collaborate with urologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care.
- Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-ups accurately in electronic medical records.
- Participate in patient education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
- This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Qualifications
- Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Experience in urology or related clinical setting preferred.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
- Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
Requirements
- Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice
- State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)
- Experience in urology or related clinical setting preferred
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.