Summary

This position is located in the Green Bay Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) - in the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic (NEWAC) Division.

Duties

• The Urology CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Provide high-quality care - increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans
• Obtain and evaluate medical histories
• Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures
• Order and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies - such as - but not limited to - laboratory - EKG - X-rays - imaging studies - blood and urine tests - as well as any other special testing and studies - whenever indicated
• Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Develop appropriate medical management plan for Urology
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition - prescribed treatments and drugs - diagnostic options - review of treatment plans - discussions of patient goals - etc
• Perform/ assist with procedures including drain management/ removal - foley catheter insertion and removal - suprapubic catheter exchange - cystoscopy - cystoscopy with stent removal - transrectal ultrasound - and bladder biopsy/ fulguration
• Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures outlined above - as well as vasectomy - prostate biopsy and other surgical intervention outlined by the operating physician
• Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice
• Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g. - by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational - and collegial environment
• Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations - special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress - to include radiologic and pathologic studies
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical - physiological - sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
• Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling
• and communicating with multidisciplinary team members - such as pharmacy - dietary - IT - lab - other specialists/providers
• Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center - Outpatient Clinics (OPCs) - and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and provide Urology education as needed
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
• Work independently - as allowed by VA policies - with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications - consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate
• Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards - and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Day Shift - M-F (0800-1630) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized