Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) - General Urology Charlotte Avenue Clinic, Nashville TN
Position Summary
Urology Associates is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to work collaboratively with a supervising physician in a fast-paced clinical environment. The APP will provide comprehensive care to adult urology patients in both outpatient clinic and procedural settings while supporting efficient patient flow and high-quality patient outcomes.
This position requires excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a high patient volume independently and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic urologic conditions under physician supervision
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician
- Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures
- Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and competency
- Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and procedures
- Manage follow-up care for surgical and medical urology patients
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assist with coordination of care, referrals, and authorizations as needed
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative personnel
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies
Preferred Clinical Experience
Experience in the following areas is preferred:
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Overactive bladder and urinary incontinence
- Kidney stone management
- Elevated PSA and prostate cancer surveillance
- Testosterone deficiency
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Men’s health
- Catheter management and voiding dysfunction
- Pre-operative and post-operative urologic care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Tennessee NP or PA license in good standing
- DEA license and prescriptive authority as applicable
- Board certification required
- Minimum of 1–2 years of APP experience preferred; urology experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with supervising physician
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- EMR experience required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to assist with clinical procedures
- Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment as needed
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday
- Clinic-based position with potential procedural responsibilities
Work Environment
This position works in a busy, high-volume urology practice focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative team environment.
