Overview:
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Urology team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with acute and chronic urologic conditions while collaborating closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage a variety of urologic conditions under established clinical protocols.
- Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, including catheter management, bladder scans, and other urologic procedures as appropriate.
- Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with New York State regulations.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based urologic practices.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
- DEA registration and New York State prescriptive authority.
- BLS certification required.
- Prior Urology experience preferred; candidates with strong experience in surgical, primary care, internal medicine, or specialty practice may also be considered.
- Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records (eCW preferred).
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing BPH, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, hematuria, urinary tract infections, elevated PSA, erectile dysfunction, and other common urologic conditions.
- Familiarity with cystoscopy assistance, urodynamics, catheterization, and post-operative management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient environment.
Salary: $135,000-$150,000
(May include bonuses and incentives)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.