POSITION : NURSE PRACTITIONER
DEPARTMENT: UROLOGY CLINIC
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Urology Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered urologic care to patients in a rural outpatient clinic. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages common acute and chronic urologic conditions in collaboration with the Urologist and other members of the healthcare team. This position supports access to specialty urologic services for rural and underserved populations timely evaluations, ongoing disease management, patient education, preventative care, and coordination of referrals for advances diagnostic and surgical treatment.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Rural Health and Specialty Clinic Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with: All Urology clinic personnel, Rural Health personnel, Physicians, Surgeons, and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking, physical and urologic exams, and risk assessments for patients of all ages
Evaluate and manage common urologic conditions, including, but not limited to, benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, kidney stones, etc.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical finding, diagnostic results, patient preferences, and established guidelines
Prescribe medication and order appropriate diagnostic testing within scope of practice
Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine cultures, PSA testing, renal function studies, and other indicated laboratory work
Perform or assist with office-based procedures when appropriately trained, credentialed, and authorized, such as catheter insertions, removals, and management, bladder scans, etc.
Coordinate specialized procedures with the Urologist when indicated
Identify patients requiring urgent evaluation, specialist intervention, or hospital-level care
Provide postoperative follow-up and routine surveillance in collaboration with the Urologist
Collaborate with clinic physicians, specialists, and ancillary services to coordinate comprehensive care
Make appropriate referrals for specialty care, community resources, and social support services
Communicate test results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly to patients and families
Document all patients encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
Support health literacy and advocate for underserved patients facing financial, transportation, or social barriers
Educate patients and families regarding urologic diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and follow-up recommendations
Follow operational and billing requirements, including CMS documentation and supervision guidelines
Participate in quality reporting programs or other clinic-required quality measures
Maintain knowledge of state Nurse Practitioner Act, federal regulations, and evidence-based clinical guidelines
Uphold patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA standards
Adhere to all clinic infection control, hazardous waste, and pharmacy protocols
Maintains a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors
Participate in a periodic review of the patients’ health records as part of performance and quality improvement
All other duties as…