Nurse Practitioner - Non BU - Gastroenterology Vineland MG
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides care for patients with gastrointestinal concerns, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, monitoring, and education. The role orders and interprets diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and endoscopic procedures; screens patients before colonoscopy or endoscopy; and supports compliance with evidence-based guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner performs age- and history-appropriate examinations and preventive screenings, identifies health risks and needs, formulates therapeutic regimens, and develops patient management plans. The role also provides referrals, patient and family education, accurate documentation in the EMR and other clinical systems, and advocacy for patients. Additional duties include supporting quality assurance, infection control, professional development, staff education, certification maintenance, and compliance with applicable policies and legal requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in New Jersey.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Active New Jersey CDS and DEA licenses.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in gastroenterology is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, medical histories, and examinations of patients with gastrointestinal concerns.
- Diagnose GI conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Provide follow-up care, monitor patient conditions, and provide education.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and endoscopic procedures.
- Screen patients before colonoscopy or endoscopy and provide related education.
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based guidelines.
- Perform physical examinations and preventive screening procedures based on patient age and history.
- Identify medical and health risks and needs, update health-status records, and determine needs based on collected evaluation data.
- Formulate therapeutic regimens and provide continuity of care through patient management plans.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
- Recommend care options and courses of action, and implement physician directives.
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
- Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, emotional concerns, wellness, and health maintenance.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret their results.
- Document patient care in the EMR and other clinical systems.
- Advocate for patients and participate in health policy activities at local, state, and national levels.
- Follow infection-control policies and participate periodically in quality assurance reviews of records and treatment plans.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
- Support health care team staff through information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
- Maintain certification in compliance with current laws.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and legal and professional requirements.
- Complete annual mandatory Corporate Compliance Training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
