Mercy Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in the United States is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to support patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the health care team. The ARNP will assist with clinical care, education and direction in the appropriate area(s) and work in conjunction with a physician to provide care to patients and their families.

The role includes performing exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing interventions, leading care plan management,

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluation and management of patients in specialty area.
• Experience in palliative and/or hospice care.
• Experience with dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete, system-focused, and/or symptom specific physical examinations.
• Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, performing, interpreting, and supervising in the assessment process.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assists with management of the plan of care through evaluation and documentation.
• Initiates referrals and performs consultations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Procedural assistance

Excellence commitment

Education

ARNP licensure (Iowa)

Tools

Job description

Work Shift: Day, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the ARNP (Nurse Practitioner) who assists with clinical care, education and direction in the appropriate area(s). The ARNP works in collaboration with a physician and other team members to provide care to patients and their families.

Job Duties

• Performs and documents complete, system-focused, and/or symptom specific physical and psychosocial examination.
• Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, performing, interpreting, and supervising in the assessment process.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assists with the management of the plan of care through the evaluation, modification, and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy, change in condition, and to therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assesses the needs of families and caregivers.
• Synthesizes data from a variety of sources to make clinical judgments and decisions about appropriate recommendations and treatments.
• Initiates appropriate referrals and performs consultations.
• Demonstrates leadership of the health care team through teaching, coaching, and supporting to advance plan of care.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to apply critical analytic thought to patient care.
• Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with all procedures.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong commitment to excellence.
• Mercy Center for Memory Health - Ability to provide examinations and provide appropriate resources to patients, their families/care partners in the clinic and home setting.

Professional Experience

• Experience in the evaluation and management of patients in specialty area.
• Care Connections Clinic - Proven experience in the evaluation and management of patients in palliative and or hospice care.
• Mercy Center for Memory Health - Experience in the evaluation and management of patients with changes in their cognitive abilities.
• Experience with dementia preferred.

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Currently licensed to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
• Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type Salary

Pay Rate Type Salary Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.