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Nurse Practitioner -Urology

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#CPR Certification #Patient Assessment #Urology #Nurse Practitioner #DEA License #Clinical Nursing #Healthcare Provider #Surgical Support #ANCC Certification

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a urology surgeon to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urologic disorders. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive evaluations, assisting in surgeries, and overseeing post-operative care within an office setting.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Adult Nurse Practitioner program and an active Vermont APRN license. A minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in Urology, along with DEA and ANCC certifications, is required.

postgraduate degreePatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDiagnostic TestingPatient EvaluationPost-operative CareSurgical AssistancePatient HandlingMultidisciplinary CoordinationUrologic Diagnosis

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to enhance our Urology practice in Brattleboro, Vermont. The successful candidate will support a collaborative surgical team focused on the evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients with urologic disorders within an established physician office framework.
*Job Overview:*
The Nurse Practitioner will:
Collaborate with the Urology surgeon to diagnose and manage urologic conditions.
Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments, synthesizing clinical findings.
Design and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
Order, conduct, and analyze diagnostic tests pertinent to urologic conditions.
Assist in urologic surgeries and related office-based procedures.
Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, procedural expectations, and treatment regimens.
Oversee post-operative care and manage follow-up protocols.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, nursing staff, and clinical personnel.
Comply with universal precautions and adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.
Work in an environment that may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
Execute tasks necessitating manual dexterity, patient handling skills, and clinical documentation.
Collaborate with LPNs, medical assistants, and administrative staff to support departmental operations.
Practice under the supervision of a physician within the office setting.

**Work Experience Considerations

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Prior exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases is required.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts (up to 33% of the time).
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals (up to 33% of the time).
Noise levels may range from quiet to moderate.

**OSHA Category I

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Engagement in tasks with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens mandates adherence to universal precautions.

**Qualifications

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Master’s degree from an accredited Adult Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Vermont APRN License.
A minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in Urology.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
DEA License.
Recent NPDB Self Query Report (within the last 30 days and active).

**Certification Requirements

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ANCC Certification.
Valid State License.
Vermont-specific additional requirements:

Eligible for hospital medical staff credentialing and recognition by the Vermont State Board of Nursing for national APRN certification (preferred).