Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology Clinic - Sign-On / Retention Bonus Avail

Resolution Think•Killeen, TX

About The Position

Resolution Think is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology) to support gastrointestinal specialty care at Ft Hood Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and its associated local locations. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment, recent hands-on gastroenterology experience, and a commitment to safe, evidence-based care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Candidates should value collaboration, clear communication, accurate documentation, and service in a mission-focused military treatment facility. They must meet all privileging, credentialing, licensure, certification, and onboarding requirements before providing services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, during outpatient clinic hours between 0700 and 1800, working eight-hour shifts. The schedule may change based on clinic needs. The position may require flexible shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules, as mission needs require. Resolution Think offers eligible full-time employees paid time off and sick leave, paid federal holidays, tuition reimbursement and professional development support, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary benefits through MetLife, pet insurance discounts, an employee discount program, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
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 three years of experience following graduation and professional licensure, obtained within the last four years.
Past experience and practice must be in FNP, ACPCNP, or AGACNP, with hands-on knowledge and experience related to gastrointestinal specialties and patient care.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty.
NPI, BLE, and DEA registration numbers.
BLS certification.
Must meet privileging, credentialing, licensure, certification, and onboarding requirements before providing services.
Subject to a background/security investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
Must be willing to comply with DHA vaccination requirements and annual physical.

Responsibilities

Prescribe for and treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, disorders, and injuries.
Apply knowledge of medical, biological, and physical sciences related to the gastrointestinal specialty.
Recognize emergency conditions and diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries.
Perform routine physical examinations and manage moderately complex acute and chronic illnesses in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Perform initial patient work-ups and assess patient care and treatment.
Determine the need for and order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other procedures needed to assess patients.
Distinguish normal from abnormal findings and recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
Monitor adherence to established gastroenterology policies and procedures to stabilize chronically ill patients.
Adjust regimens within established protocols and recognize when to refer patients to the 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 required narrative summaries 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 panel of outpatient clinic patients.
Occasionally provide preceptorship or teaching for physician-extender candidates, students, residents, fellows, technicians, and volunteers.