NP/PA Surgery - Urology

Clinical care for Urology patients

• Formulates and implements medical and nursing plans of care for acute management of all Urology (inpatient, emergency department, and consult) patients with collaborating physicians.
• Affords assistance with evaluation and triage of emergency room patients.
• Provides direct clinical services for Urology patients according to established protocols, using evidence-based practice and clinical practice standards, under the supervision of the collaborating physicians.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory data under the direction of the supervising physician and communicates results to physicians and other health care providers.
• Assesses changes in patient status and institutes routine and emergency interventions to stabilize patients under the direction of the supervising physician and APP team.
• Documents plan of care and patient progress in medical records and narrative summaries.
• Evaluates and documents patient outcomes and revises the plan under the direction of collaborating physicians in association with other specialty consultants.
• Helps facilitate discharge planning along with patients, families, other members of the health care team and referral agencies.

  Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

  • NP Education: Master’s Degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with emphasis on area of certification/licensure.
  • NP Licensure: Current Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Michigan.
  • PA Education: Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
  • PA Licensure: Current License/Certification as Physician Assistant with the State of Michigan.

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    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.