What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urology Nurse Practitioner position at CommonSpirit Health?
*Overview*
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
*Responsibilities*
*Required Education and Experience*
Master’s degree in nursing
3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required.
1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience
*Required Licensure and Certifications*
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed as an RN in the state of TN/GA
Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required.
BLS or ACLS required
*Pay Range*
$48.26 - $57.67 /hour
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
*Responsibilities*
- Obtain medical histories when necessary.
- Perform physical exams (within established protocol).
- Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines).
- Order diagnostic test.
- Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines).
- Provide preventive health screenings and immunizations for children and adults.
- Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
- Assist the doctor with office surgeries.
- Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days.
- Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
- Make follow up calls to check patients progress.
- Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds.
- Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient.
- Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
*Required Education and Experience*
Master’s degree in nursing
3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required.
1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience
*Required Licensure and Certifications*
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed as an RN in the state of TN/GA
Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required.
BLS or ACLS required
*Pay Range*
$48.26 - $57.67 /hour
Salary : $48 - $58
