Advanced Registered Nurse Practitoner - Gastroenterology

Military Health Research Foundation•Killeen, TX

111d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in gastroenterology to support care at Ft Hood Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and associated local locations. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in outpatient and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will use sound clinical judgment and recent hands-on gastroenterology experience to provide safe, evidence-based care, with an emphasis on collaboration, clear communication, and accurate documentation. Flexible schedules may be required to meet mission needs, potentially including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted shifts. Candidates must complete applicable privileging, credentialing, licensure, certification, and onboarding requirements before providing services. The practitioner provides assessment and treatment for gastrointestinal conditions, manages an assigned outpatient patient panel, collaborates with physicians on care decisions and therapeutic plans, and completes required clinical documentation in accordance with CRDAMC MTF policies and regulations. The position may also involve emergency services, crisis intervention, and occasional teaching or preceptorship. The role requires compliance with background, health screening, vaccination, examination, drug screening, PPE, and workplace appearance requirements. Physical demands and workplace exposures are described under Additional Information.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP), from a graduate academic program in the nursing specialty accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
At least 3 years of experience after education/graduation and licensure, with experience within the last 4 years.
At least 3 years of experience.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Certification in the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner.
NPI, BLE, and DEA registration numbers.
Past experience and practice in FNP, ACPCNP, or AGACNP, with hands-on knowledge and experience related to gastrointestinal specialties and patient care.
Specialty certification by ANCC, AANP, or the recognized national nursing certification organization appropriate to the specialty area of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Pass a TB test and pre-employment drug screening; complete a physical examination; and be subject to a background/security investigation.
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including walking; prolonged standing; stretching, crouching, bending, and stooping; lifting up to 50 pounds; and lifting over 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in an environment involving potential exposure to infectious disease, toxic, hazardous, or irritating chemicals, carcinogenic materials, noxious fumes, flammable liquids, radiation, pathogenic bacteria, and electrical hazards.
Maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with the policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

Prescribe for and treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, disorders, and injuries.
Perform routine physical examinations and manage moderately complex acute and chronic illnesses in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Conduct initial patient work-ups and assessments of patient care and treatment.
Determine the need for and order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other procedures required to assess patients.
Distinguish normal from abnormal findings and recognize early signs of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
Monitor adherence to established gastroenterology policies and procedures to stabilize chronically ill patients.
Adjust treatment regimens within established protocols and identify when to refer patients to a gastroenterologist or return them to their primary care manager for other medical issues.
Make decisions concerning patients’ gastroenterology needs with physicians.
Collaborate with physicians in patient management, evaluation, and revision of therapeutic plans.
Complete outpatient record entries, progress notes, admission and discharge paperwork, and narrative summaries as required and in accordance with CRDAMC MTF policies and regulations.
Ensure inpatient treatment documents and narrative summaries are countersigned by the attending physician.
Provide emergency services or crisis interventions in the absence of a physician, including lifesaving emergency procedures.
Manage an assigned outpatient clinic patient panel.
Occasionally provide preceptorship or teaching for candidate physician extenders, students, residents, fellows, technicians, and volunteers.
Wear PPE during performance of services and comply with applicable workplace, screening, and onboarding requirements.