Urology APP

The MetroHealth System, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Urology division is seeking full time Advanced Practice Practitioner. The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care consistent with the advanced practice registered nurse’s education, experience and certification, in collaboration with a physician, which includes diagnosis, management and/or referral of health care issues.

Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services to urology patients in the hospital, ASC, and office settings.

- Manage acute and chronic urologic conditions, including general urology (urinary dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, stone disease), urologic oncology (cancers of the prostate, bladder, or kidney), reconstructive urology (including gender-affirmative care and post-trauma care)
Provide education, disease prevention, and pre-operative and post-operative instruction.

Ability to see patients independently, as well as in collaboration with physician.

Must maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy when dealing with others.

Must acquire the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.

Required:
Nurse Practitioner required credentials:

- MSN or grandfathered under Ohio Revised Code
- Graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nurse program
- Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
- Certificate of Authority as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in specialty
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or obtains within 90 days of hire

Physician Assistant required credentials:

- Graduate of an accredited Doctoral or MS Physician Assistant program.
- Current PA licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Board Certification as a Physician Assistant from NCCP Current BLS
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains within first year of practice
- Meets the requirements/qualifications for medical staff clinical privileges in the specialty/department within MetroHealth

- Maintains a supervision agreement with physician and renews as required by the Ohio Board of Medicine

Preferred:

- Urology Experience (but will provide at least 6 months of training in clinical urology for those candidates with no prior exposure to urology)
- Expertise in sexual health
- High quality of nursing competence and strong patient communication and engagement skills
- Experience with diverse patient populations

The MetroHealth System offers a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, liability insurance, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage, an impressive pension program with a generous employer match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and excellent environment for faculty members to develop a strong clinical and research program (both basic and clinical).

Why MetroHealth:
APPs at MetroHealth hold voting membership on the medical staff.

Comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, health insurance, paid time off, malpractice coverage, liability insurance, CME allowance, and a robust retirement plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with generous employer contribution.

Living in Cleveland:
Cleveland boasts a vibrant lifestyle with access to top-tier cultural attractions, award-winning restaurants, a nationally acclaimed Metroparks system, and a low cost of living. It’s consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Eloy Vazquez
Provider Recruitment
The MetroHealth System
Email: evazquez@metrohealth.org

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.