APP I, Gastroenterology
About The Position
The APP I in Gastroenterology Specialty provides direct, high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with routine to moderately complex conditions. The role uses specialized clinical knowledge to interpret data and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Working under minimal supervision, the APP I exercises independent judgment on moderately complex issues while contributing to organizational goals. The position requires a master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner program, Physician Assistant program, or other specialized advanced clinical education. Candidates must have applicable current, unrestricted specialty licensure or certification and active, unrestricted credentials as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Kentucky (Ohio, if applicable). National board certification and BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications are required when applicable. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated, and volunteer work or academic-credit internships do not count. This is a full-time day-shift position in Gastroenterology Specialty at 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner program, Physician Assistant program, or other specialized advanced clinical education (e.g., Midwifery or Anesthesia).
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and use independent judgment in daily practice.
- Current, unrestricted specialty license or certifications as applicable to the job.
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credentials in Kentucky (Ohio, if applicable).
- National board certification in the relevant specialty, if applicable.
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications, if applicable.
- All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical care for patients with routine to moderately complex needs, interpreting clinical data and determining appropriate interventions.
- Exercise independent judgment in patient care and moderately complex issues; modify care approaches and processes with management approval as needed.
- Pursue educational advancement and maintain clinical competencies, board certification, and licensure through ongoing learning.
- Collaborate with senior professionals to develop clinical methods, techniques, and analytical approaches; anticipate moderately complex clinical scenarios and discuss potential solutions with management.
- Identify process and quality improvement opportunities, including development of new clinical services for the discipline.
- Follow department-specific clinical guidelines, schedules and call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment-use directions set by clinical leadership and policy.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and patient safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical records that meet billing, coding, and legal requirements.
- Work effectively with a multidisciplinary care team and communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and families about diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to clinical practice improvements.
- Uphold organizational values and support inclusivity, safety, operational efficiency, system-wide initiatives, and integration of new clinical workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
