Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UrologyDepartment: Urology
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Madison Medical Affiliates Mequon and Milwaukee
Reports To: Regional Director of Clinic Operations / Supervisor
Collaborates With: Urologists, advanced practice clinicians, nursing staff, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team
Job SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, high-quality patient care in an outpatient urology clinic. Working collaboratively with urologists and other healthcare professionals, the NP or PA evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with a variety of urologic conditions. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, managing chronic and acute urologic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient education.
The NP or PA supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care while promoting clinical quality, continuity of care, patient access, and efficient clinic operations. This position practices within the scope of licensure, certification, applicable regulations, organizational policies, and established collaborative or supervisory arrangements.
Responsibilities - Obtain and review patient histories, perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations, and assess presenting symptoms.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage common acute and chronic urologic conditions, including urinary tract infections, hematuria, kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary retention, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and other urologic concerns.
- Assess and manage patients with prostate, bladder, kidney, and other urologic conditions, including coordinating care for patients undergoing evaluation or treatment for urologic cancers.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating urologist, as appropriate.
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures within the scope of practice.
- Prescribe medications and manage medication therapies in accordance with applicable laws, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensure test results are reviewed, communicated, and followed up on according to organizational protocols.
- Maintain compliance with documentation standards, patient privacy requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with clinic staff to support efficient patient flow, appropriate appointment scheduling, and timely access to care.
- Work with physicians and clinical leadership to optimize provider schedules, follow-up intervals, and care delivery processes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, patient safety activities, and the development or refinement of clinical workflows.
- Follow organizational standards of practice, policies, procedures, and established clinical protocols.
- Maintain required licensure, certification, continuing education, and clinical competencies.
- Participate in staff education and provide clinical guidance within the scope of the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned by clinical and administrative leadership.
Qualifications - Advanced Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license issued by the state of Wisconsin
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Previous experience in urology, outpatient specialty care, or a related clinical setting preferred.
- Experience evaluating and managing adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Familiarity with diagnostic testing, medication management, patient education, and electronic health records..
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of common urologic conditions, treatment options, and current clinical practice guidelines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing clinical needs in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to recognize limitations in clinical scope and seek physician consultation or additional resources when appropriate.
