APP- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Urology

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Main Location: Marshfield, WI Address: 1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

• Comfortable shared 1:6 rotating call schedule

• Da Vinci Xi robot, Ambulatory Surgery Center

• Busy department with high patient volumes

• Team collaboration w/complete radiology and lab, 24/7 Interventional Radiology support

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.

This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

If Licensing 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 [email protected] .

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.

Practice Details: * Comfortable shared 1:6 rotating call schedule

• Da Vinci Xi robot, Ambulatory Surgery Center

• Busy department with high patient volumes

• Team collaboration w/complete radiology and lab, 24/7 Interventional Radiology support

About this Community: Marshfield Community

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Req Number: R-0277002 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Visas Accepted: N/A