What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN (New Grads Encouraged to Apply) position at FIRST UROLOGY P S C?
Job Details
Description
Job Overview
First Urology is seeking two licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. Schedules available are weekends only or weekdays Mon-Fri.
About Us
As the largest Urologic provider in Kentuckiana, our mission is to find solutions to a wide range of urologic issues and provide the community with quality, convenient care. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment, where we employ highly skilled, attentive, and compassionate clinical staff with expertise in the urology field and a passion for research. If you enjoy working with the most advanced therapies in the industry and carry a high standard of patient care, First Urology is a great place to grow your career! We have been awarded Best Places to Work in Louisville and Southern Indiana eight years in a row and provide full benefits, competitive salaries, and room to grow from within. To learn more about First Urology, go to www.1sturology.com
Responsibilities
The APRN will provide healthcare to patients with an emphasis on health maintenance, illness prevention, and supportive care. The APRN will work independently and collaboratively to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage, and evaluate patient care. APRN will function as educators, healthcare resource, and patient advocate. The APRN must demonstrate professional development and knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty. They will serve in a clinical role to assist the physician and interact directly with patients and patient families to maximize quality patient care. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients, including prescribing medications and recommending procedures.
- Assist physicians with clinical cases and surgeries
- Refer patients to a physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for
Treatment
- Order and perform diagnostic tests
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic urological conditions
- Take and record medical histories, including current symptoms and medications
- Manage other medical staff, including LPNs, RNs, and MAs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Entry-level and new grads are encouraged to apply.
- Master of Science Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
- Current licensure in state of Kentucky/Indiana as an APRN or Physician Assistant.
- National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Current DEA certificate without restriction. Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA). Will be required to undergo Background Check and/or drug screen.
- Current BLS
