Nurse Practitioner Urology Practice

				Overview:

Seeking an experienced Urology Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) for a busy specialty practice. The APN will work collaboratively within our patient-centered care model to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with urological health needs. This role requires strong competencies in direct clinical practice, leadership, and collaboration. A proven background in urology is essential. Position involves both inpatient rounding and outpatient.

Responsibilities:

* Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
* Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
* Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
* Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
* Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
* Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
* Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
* Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
* Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
* Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
* Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
* Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
* Participate in annual APN peer review.
* Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
* Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
* Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
* Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
* Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
* Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
* Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
* Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
* Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
* Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
* Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
* Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
* Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
* Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
* Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
* Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
* Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
* Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
* Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

* Education:

* Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
* Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.

* Required Licenses & Certifications:

* Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License.
* Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License.
* Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
* AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

* Required Skills & Credentials:

* Experience in a relevant patient care setting.
* National Provider Identifier (NPI).
* Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
* Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

* Preferred Certification:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
			

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