Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology NP

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology to perform comprehensive patient histories, exam, and diagnoses under physician supervision. The NP will institute therapy, including drug treatment, and may arrange admissions or rounds as needed.

The position requires an MSN, an active NP license (ANCC/AANP), and BLS. Expect responsibilities across inpatient and outpatient settings with emphasis on patient care guidance.

Qualifications

• MSN degree required.
• Active NP license with ANCC or AANP required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and review patient records to develop medical status reports.
• Conduct physical examinations and make diagnoses; institute therapy including drug therapy.
• Institute emergency measures and arrange hospital admissions/discharges as directed by physician.
• Provide patient instructions and guidance on medical care matters.
• May perform hospital rounds and other duties within scope of role.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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.

Location and Shift

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) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.