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Facility: Sanford Broadway Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job 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. 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.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed 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.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: Monday-Friday 8-5 clinic based position supporting patients with conditions of the Urinary tract
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0277163
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Urology
Visas Accepted: N/A