Urology Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Atrium Health | Department of Urology

Position Overview

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Urologic Oncology team in an outpatient-focused practice. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic oncologic urologic conditions. The APP will practice with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

This position combines direct patient care, clinical decision-making, procedural responsibilities, patient education, and care coordination while supporting Atrium Health's missions of excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-focused Urology Oncology practice
• 32 patient contact hours per week
• 8 hours administrative time per week
• No weekends
• Minimal or no night call requirements
• Participation in weekly Urology academic conferences
• Eligible for overtime, shift differentials, PTO, and performance incentive bonuses
• $2,500 CME allowance per 40-hour workweek position

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic urologic oncology conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management.
• Manage post-operative follow-up care and address surgical complications as needed.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and healthcare settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

Procedural Responsibilities

Perform procedures within scope of practice and collaborative agreements, including:

• Catheter insertion and catheter changes
• Complex bladder irrigation
• Urethral dilation
• Bedside incision and drainage
• Suturing
• Chemotherapy bladder instillation
• Prostate transrectal ultrasound and biopsy
• Cystoscopy procedures, including foreign body removal and complex Foley catheter placement
• Additional procedures as approved within departmental practice agreements

Professional Practice

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Contribute to the education of students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic conferences, and committee work.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous clinical improvement.
• Serve as a patient advocate and support care coordination efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible licensure as an NP or PA in North Carolina.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• One or more years of APP experience.
• Prior experience in Urology, Oncology, Surgical Services, or a related specialty.

Why Atrium Health?

Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting provider growth and wellbeing. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in Urologic Oncology, work with a highly collaborative team, participate in academic medicine, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance in an outpatient environment.