Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Florida Digestive Health Specialists LLP•Largo, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)) to join our dynamic healthcare team! The APRN/PA will collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, participating in monthly hospital on-call coverage, and traveling locally to practice locations as needed. This role involves performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families on disease management and prevention strategies. Our Culture: Inspire hope. Build your legacy. Discover a rewarding, fulfilling, well-balanced career at Florida Digestive Health Specialist, LLP. With providers and locations across Florida, FDHS is one of the largest single-specialty, physician-owned GI practices in the state. FDHS was established in 2011 to provide comprehensive, high-quality gastroenterology services and foster advanced research for digestive health problems. With a growing team of nationally acclaimed care centers, providers, and staff, we continue to expand our reach to communities that need our care. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an APRN/PA to join our team and support our mission.

Requirements

Active license in good standing with the state of Florida
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment and collaborate with team members.
Familiarity with EMR charting systems
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Nice To Haves

General Medicine or GI training preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care to gastroenterology patients by developing diagnoses, establishing patient care objectives, noting changing conditions and needs, providing treatments and services involving disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, and collaborating with physicians.
Develop patient care plans by reviewing patients’ medical histories, documenting physical and psychological conditions, and influencing social factors, conferring with family and friends, developing a diagnosis, and defining interventions, schedules, and timetables.
Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration, and preventative measures.
Assist in performing endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies with gastroenterologists.
Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dieticians to ensure holistic patient care.
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy patient care environments by following infection control procedures, medication administration, storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations while adhering to professional, legal, and organizational policies.
Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the company. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees may be required to perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.