This position reports directly to Dr. Sam Grampsas, Director of APP's Urology, who in turn reports to Dr. Brad Schwartz, Chief of Urology, who, in turn, reports to Michael Neumeister, MD, Chairman of the Department of Surgery.

Clinical

• Provides predominantly inpatient and Emergency Department Urologic care.
• Evaluating, assessing, managing and treating patients presenting to the ER with urologic disease or illness. Questions or concerns about the patient need to be discussed with the on-call SIU Urologist. If patient is to be admitted, pertinent and relevant information needs to be communicated with the SIU on-call attending and resident. If discharged from the ER, thorough outpatient follow-up with the appropriate attending or nurse practitioner must be made.
• Evaluating, assessing, managing and treating inpatients who have urologic disease or illness.
• A Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates inpatient follow-up when being discharged in for Urologic continuity of care.
• Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
• Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with both phone contact and follow-up letters.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem-solving techniques.
• Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
• Provides consultations on inpatients.
• Participates in the control and utilization of patient care supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Follows SIU HealthCare procedures to capture patient charges for supplies and
• procedures.
• Performs laboratory testing and procedural testing according to established protocols. Reports findings to physician or acts on the results accordingly in a best practice model.
• Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the MD.
• Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
• Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
• Acts as primary or secondary SIU Urology call person for all Urology consults either in the operating room, Emergency Department or inpatient setting. This call will be taken at both Springfield Memorial Hospital and Saint John's Hospital.

• Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of Urology.
• Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and necessary prevention activities.
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the area of health relating to Urology.
• Provides orientation to daily clinic activities and training for nursing personnel, students and residents.
• Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities.
• Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole.
• Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to Urology patients.
• Completes annual training and competencies.

• Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
• Participates with the physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
• Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
• Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.

• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
• Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of tt,e health care team regarding complex patient related problems.
• Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current otolaryngology health protocols.

• Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Division of Urology.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program or physician assistant program
Passing score on national certifying examination
Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.