Certified Nurse Practitioner; CNP or Physician Assistant; PA – Urology

Southwoods Health is seeking a professional and dedicated Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Urology Group. In this role, you will be responsible for rounding zabeth Boardman Hospital covering the urology patient census, providing comprehensive care in a collaborative, patient-focused manner.

• Working under general direction, you will effectively identify, evaluate, and manage the prevention and treatment of urological diseases.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
• Diagnosis and Treatment:
  Managing acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues within the urology specialty.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partnering with medical staff regarding consultations, complex referrals, and shared patient care.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educating patients and families on medical conditions, preventive care, and the proper use of prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documentation:
  Maintaining accurate, legible medical records—including documentation of all evaluations, diagnoses, and procedures—in compliance with state regulatory standards.
• Mission Alignment:
  Administering quality care that aligns with Southwoods' mission to treat every patient like family.

• Licensure:
  Active Ohio license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Credentials:
  Valid DEA registration.
• Certification:
  Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a 1-in-6 service rotation on Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Weekend location assignments are determined in collaboration with the weekend physician to efficiently support admitted patients across the three Mercy Health acute care hospitals (St. Elizabeth Youngstown, St. Elizabeth Boardman, and St. Joseph Warren).
• Competitive Compensation:
  Backed by a comprehensive benefits package.