Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant responsible for delivering quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician in Chesapeake, Virginia. The successful candidate will engage in essential duties including patient evaluations, charting and following hospital-wide protocols.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and possess valid licensure to practice in Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to enhance patient care in a fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Must possess current, unrestricted license to work as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Virginia.
• Successful completion of the National Certifying Examination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Evaluate and follow up with patients incorporating safety standards.
• Complete patient charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Quality patient care

Assessment and evaluation

Effective communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician's Assistant program

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

DEA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for providing quality care to patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Practice medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing
• Practice medicine in accordance with the current standards of care
• Practice medicine in accordance with the quality criteria adopted by the Medical Staff Bylaws
• Promote a safety‑conscious workplace
• Evaluate and follow up with patients
• Complete patient charting and all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Participate in the development and/or review of office policies and support the Practice Manager in their duties
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served by demonstrating a strong working knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Communicate appropriately with the person served, regardless of age
• Attend required hospital‑wide orientations, meetings, and in‑services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: CRMG Practice Administrator and/or Supervising Practice Physician. Supervises: None. Responsibilities: Not applicable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited Physician's Assistant program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination.

Preferred: Not applicable.

Experience: 2+ years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to work as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the State of North Carolina, a current DEA certification without restrictions, and BLS.