Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology NP

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to join the UAB Gastroenterology team. You will work under a collaborating physician, perform comprehensive histories, exams, and develop medical status reports.

The role includes diagnosing, initiating therapy, arranging hospital admissions/discharges, and supporting patient care in a busy GI practice.

Qualifications

• MSN degree required; minimum 2 years related nursing experience.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license required; ANCC or AANP certification; BLS certification.
• Knowledge of basic Windows-based PC operations; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional, customer-centric composure; self-motivation and prioritization.
• Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and provide positive patient service.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and review patient records to develop medical status reports.
• Conduct complete physical examinations and diagnose conditions; institute therapy.
• Arrange hospital admissions/discharges as directed by collaborating physician; provide care guidance.
• May participate in rounds and other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Windows basics

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Self-motivation

Work prioritization

Diversity communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Minimum 2 years nursing experience

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice shall perform tasks and procedures delegated by the collaborating Physician within their scope of practice. This NP shall perform complete, detailed and accurate histories; as well as to review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Additionally, the NP will complete physical examinations; make diagnoses and institute therapy, including drug therapy. This individual will institute emergency measures and emergency treatment; arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the collaborating Physician. The NP may also be required to complete hospital rounds; provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Master of Science in Nursing degree required. Minimum 2 years of related nursing experience required.

License / Certification

Active Nurse Practitioner license required, active Nurse Practitioner license through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required, BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic Windows based PC operations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

UAB Gastroenterology

Job

Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology NP

NP - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Practice

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)