APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Urology
Sanford Health · Fargo, ND · 3 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo, ND (737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102) seeks a Urology Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients with urologic conditions, collaborating with urologists and the healthcare team to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow up on medical and surgical treatments.
Responsibilities
- 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 licensed prior to August 1, 1995, a 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).
- Obtain and maintain required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form; privileging documents and related credentialing requirements supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
Schedule
Day shift, full‑time (40 hours per week), Monday‑Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm clinic‑based position.