PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Urology

• Exercises clinical competency and expertise in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care in the area of benign (non-cancerous) urologic conditions.
• Functions independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat urologic health conditions.
• Perform overall medical care and medical management exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in an inpatient setting under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Collect and synthesize information prior to rounding on the unit. Round with staff and/or residents. Discuss with the primary team and nursing staff and develop a plan. Place orders, consults, and other needs discussed on rounds.
• Participate in daily bed huddle.
• Assure effective communication/collaboration with all team members in the delivery of care. Communicate with staff and/or residents throughout the day as needed. Provide complete sign out to resident at the end of shift.
• Discharge patients in a timely manner; discharge summary, prescriptions, follow up appointments, coordinate with other services (VNA/PCP) as needed.
• Coordinate care as needed with multidisciplinary team(s) (Social Work, Registered Dietitian, Care Coordinator, and nursing staff). Communicate plan of care to patients and family.
• Evaluate and manage common issues (pain control, delirium, fever, abnormal vital signs, low urine output, nausea and vomiting).
• Performs medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribes, dispenses or delivers medication when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.
• Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.

• Accurately and appropriately complete documentation of patient care in the EMR and other records for compliance, billing and other regulatory standards.
• Participate and/or lead in quality, safety, and process improvement activities.

• Provides ongoing health education to patients and their families.
• Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical and advanced practice provider students, residents and other health professional learners in area of clinical expertise.
• Serve in consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practices and patient outcomes.

• Ensure effective communication/collaboration with all team members in the delivery of care.
• Follow prescribed practices in communicating and elevating any quality and patient safety concerns. Coach and recognize team members whenever appropriate.
• Participate in the UIHC APP Council and professional activities in the department, hospital, community and professional organizations.
• Participate in ongoing research and professional development of self and other staff. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations.

• Master’s degree required. Master’s degree in Nursing preferred. If Master’s is in a related field, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required. Completion of an approved adult Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Current board certification in specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in the State of Iowa.

• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
• Licensed in the State of Iowa as a Physician Assistant.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills is required.
• Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with other health care team members.
• Commitment to promoting a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

• Previous patient care experience in urology.
• Demonstrated experience providing overall medical care and medical management for patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
• Experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of UIHC policies and procedures.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 7A

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sandy Moenk
• Contact Email: sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu

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