Job Purpose

Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Job Duties

• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient urology clinic under physician supervision.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess and manage common urologic conditions including elevated PSA, hematuria, recurrent urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary retention, kidney stones, lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer surveillance patients.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, pathology, and imaging results.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care.
• Office-Based Urologic Procedures and Clinical Responsibilities:
• Perform flexible cystoscopy and related office-based urologic procedures within scope of practice and departmental protocols.
• Perform catheter insertions, exchanges, and management of difficult catheter placements.
• Conduct voiding trials, manage urinary retention, and perform diagnostic evaluations including uroflowmetry and post-void residual measurements.
• Assist with and perform additional urologic procedures as approved by departmental leadership and supervising physicians.
• Evaluate procedural outcomes and provide appropriate post-procedure management and follow-up care.

Additional Clinical Duties:

• Conduct independent urology clinic visits, including new patient evaluations and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in prostate cancer surveillance and treatment pathways.
• Support management of procedural clinics, including Artemis fusion biopsies, cystoscopy clinics, and other specialty services.
• Assist with provider coverage and patient access initiatives across the Department of Urology.
• Perform additional clinical and procedural duties consistent with licensure, training, competency validation, and departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistant: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing; current Texas licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP); and specialty certification as required by the department.
• Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board and specialty certification as required by the department.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)