Nurse Practitioner - Urology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Green Bay, WI, United States
Overview
This position is located in the Green Bay Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) - in the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic (NEWAC) Division.
Responsibilities
The Urology CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
Provide high-quality care - increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans
Obtain and evaluate medical histories
Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures
Order and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies - such as - but not limited to - laboratory - EKG - X-rays - imaging studies - blood and urine tests - as well as any other special testing and studies - whenever indicated
Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Develop appropriate medical management plan for Urology
Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition - prescribed treatments and drugs - diagnostic options - review of treatment plans - discussions of patient goals
Perform/ assist with procedures including drain management/ removal - foley catheter insertion and removal - suprapubic catheter exchange - cystoscopy - cystoscopy with stent removal - transrectal ultrasound - and bladder biopsy/ fulguration
Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures outlined above - as well as vasectomy - prostate biopsy and other surgical intervention outlined by the operating physician
Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice
Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g. - by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational - and collegial environment
Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations - special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress - to include radiologic and pathologic studies
Provide education to patients and their families
Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical - physiological - sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling
and communicating with multidisciplinary team members - such as pharmacy - dietary - IT - lab - other specialists/providers
Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center - Outpatient Clinics (OPCs) - and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and provide Urology education as needed
Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
Work independently - as allowed by VA policies - with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications - consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate
Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards - and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Day Shift - M-F (0800-1630)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Qualifications
The Urology CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package as listed in the responsibilities section above.
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This position is located in the Green Bay Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) - in the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic (NEWAC) Division.
Responsibilities
The Urology CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
Provide high-quality care - increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans
Obtain and evaluate medical histories
Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures
Order and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies - such as - but not limited to - laboratory - EKG - X-rays - imaging studies - blood and urine tests - as well as any other special testing and studies - whenever indicated
Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Develop appropriate medical management plan for Urology
Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition - prescribed treatments and drugs - diagnostic options - review of treatment plans - discussions of patient goals
Perform/ assist with procedures including drain management/ removal - foley catheter insertion and removal - suprapubic catheter exchange - cystoscopy - cystoscopy with stent removal - transrectal ultrasound - and bladder biopsy/ fulguration
Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures outlined above - as well as vasectomy - prostate biopsy and other surgical intervention outlined by the operating physician
Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice
Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g. - by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational - and collegial environment
Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations - special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress - to include radiologic and pathologic studies
Provide education to patients and their families
Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical - physiological - sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling
and communicating with multidisciplinary team members - such as pharmacy - dietary - IT - lab - other specialists/providers
Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center - Outpatient Clinics (OPCs) - and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and provide Urology education as needed
Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
Work independently - as allowed by VA policies - with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications - consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate
Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards - and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Day Shift - M-F (0800-1630)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Qualifications
The Urology CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package as listed in the responsibilities section above.
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