Nurse Practitioner - Urogynecology
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc · Baltimore, Maryland, US
Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. Provides continuity of patient c...
Job description
Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient’s family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care and patient safety. Looking for NP to join University of Maryland Continence and Pelvic Health Center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Perform comprehensive history and physical assessment of patients; complete intake prior to patient meeting with the physician - Order, obtain and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests; experience performing urodynamic tests - Conduct courtesy follow-up postoperative calls to patients - Manage in-basket, return patient calls daily, prescription refills - Establish medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings with MD collaboration as needed - Design, order, document and communicate appropriate treatment plans - Counsel and educate patients and family members - Participate in mentoring activities; precept students - Function as a clinical resource for other team members - Provide community education, health promotion an...