Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APRN/PA) - GI Medicine

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support the Gastroenterology Service.

The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and management of GI disorders with opportunities for collaborative and independent practice within the defined scope. The APP will perform daily inpatient rounds, conduct consultations and evaluate GI patients, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRNs.
• Experience in internal medicine or GI diseases is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works autonomously and with a team to diagnose and manage health care problems.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and development of standards.
• Adheres to established procedures and professional standards; follows departmental protocols.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Florida APRN or PA licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY -Gastroenterology Service

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides general and specialty medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The APP will have an opportunity for both collaborative and independent practice while practicing within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES -Gastroenterology Service

• Daily inpatient rounding & associated documentation
• Consultations & evaluation of patients with GI disorders
• Communicate with primary & multidisciplinary team to collaborate on the management of complex patients with GI disorders

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.
• Participates in department and organizational performance improvement activities such as development and revision of standards, protocols or critical pathways.
• Performs duties according to established procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
• Maintains protocol with supervising physician as required by state professional regulatory agencies.
• Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes.
• Promotes education of other professionals in developing skills and knowledge related to providing optimum health care.
• Demonstrate a profound commitment to compassion, care, and integrity in all interactions with patients, families, and our team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRN s.
• Experience in internal/hospital medicine & gastrointestinal diseases strongly preferred.

Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice.