Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology to provide ambulatory care across adult populations. The role emphasizes direct patient care, care coordination with physicians, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

The NP will join a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver high-quality care, maintain patient education, and manage the full spectrum of GI clinic activities within standard shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Current Advanced Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Current CDS and DEA required.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Two (2) years' experience in specialty strongly preferred.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.
• BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the limits prescribed by training.
• Coordinate care of adult medical patients with physicians and the health care team.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor clinical activities following evidence-based guidelines.
• Assist with patient flow and on-call coverage; support scheduling and education activities.
• Review laboratory reports and notify clinicians of urgent results.
• Maintain patient education and ensure continuity of care across life stages.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Gastroenterology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPR Certification

Education

Master's degree in nursing

NJ NP certification

RN licensure NJ

BLS certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

In accordance with professional Advance Practice Nurse standards and physician collaboration, coordinates care of the adult medical patient, develops treatment plans, provides treatment as indicated, and monitors clinical activities. Uses evidence-based guidelines for care. Utilizes effective communication methods to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and patient support/advocacy. Maintains a culturally sensitive and customer focused manner to promote patient satisfaction.

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).

• Provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician.
• Assist with evaluating and managing follow up patients
• Maintain a panel of continuity care patients
• Assist with patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician.
• Assist with procedures if triage nurses are unavailable.
• Perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested attending physician - i.e. NBS
• Assist physicians with other specialized procedures - i.e. skin biopsy
• Coordinate on-call telephone coverage with physician
• Assist with patient follow-up.
• Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities, notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency.
• When appropriate, contact families to return for further evaluation or treatment of conditions detected by screening.
• Document all aspects of patient care promptly.
• Complete in accordance with practice guidelines, within 24 hours of patient care.
• Assist with planning, developing and implementing of patient education activities, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Adolescents, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics).
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to provide care to specific age-related populations (i.e. Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
• Maintain CPR review certification on an annual basis as evidenced by a valid card. Submit to Chair and Practice Coordinator.
• Attend all mandatory in-service updates as required.
• Attend at least the minimum required continuing education programs per year, needed for maintenance of certification and licensure.
• Assist with setting and revising practice policies.
• Review current policies and make suggestions for revision.
• Be alert for the need of new policies to improve the efficiency and patient friendliness of the clinic, and, after discussion with the Practice Coordinator and Chair, assist with writing these.
• Assist with routine paperwork.
• Call in routine medication and vitamin refills, consulting with physician as necessary.
• Assist with sharing patient information, either in writing or by telephone, with other health care providers. Complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current CDS and DEA required
• Master's degree in nursing required
• Two (2) years' experience in specialty strongly preferred
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty
• BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association

Schedule: Full Time: 5 - 8HR Shifts, Mon-Fri

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