Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urology

Location: Jackson, MI

Department: Urology

Reports To: Supervising Urology Physician

Inpatient/Outpatient: Hybrid, mainly outpatient/clinic

Case Load: 100% Adult (on average, 14 per day)

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Urology to join our dynamic team, on a contingent basis. The ideal candidate will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with urological conditions.

Urology experience 1 year preferred; no new graduates will be considered for this position.

Procedures – (as experience and need allows) catheters insertions, pessary fittings and removals, uroflow procedures, chemo instillations into bladder, cystos

Schedule – variable

Weekend requirement – no

Call requirement - no

OR Time - no

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Management

· Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.

· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

· Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the urology team.

· Provide patient education.

Clinical Documentation

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and outcomes in electronic health records (EPIC)

· Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Patient and Family Education

· Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, recovering expectations, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.

· Address patient and family concerns with empathy and provide ongoing support throughout the surgical process.

Collaboration and Communication

· Work closely with the urology team and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of patient care protocols and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

· Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

· Supportive and collaborative work environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Specialty/Invasive NP will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. Works in one of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department.

Qualifications:

· NP – Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

· PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

· NP – Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan

· PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure and Certification

· Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)

· National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

· DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.

Experience

· Minimum of 1 year of experience – urology experience preferred.

· EPIC Experience, preferred.

Skills

· Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

· Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.

Conditions of Employment

· Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.

· Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

• Department: Urology - HFAH

• Shift: Variable

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.