Nurse Practitioner - Non BU - Gastroenterology Vineland MG
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides gastroenterology care, including comprehensive patient assessments, medical histories, examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, monitoring, and patient education. The role includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, laboratory work, and endoscopic procedures, as well as screening and educating patients before colonoscopy or endoscopy. The Nurse Practitioner also provides general preventive and therapeutic care, documents services in the EMR and other clinical systems, advocates for patients, supports quality assurance, and maintains compliance with professional 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, obtain medical histories, and examine patients with gastrointestinal concerns.
- Diagnose gastrointestinal conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Provide follow-up care, monitor patient conditions, and deliver comprehensive 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 age and history.
- Identify medical and health risks, needs, and changes in health status; document those changes.
- Develop and implement patient management plans and therapeutic regimens, including appropriate referrals.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
- Coordinate with physicians and contribute information and recommendations to patient-care decisions.
- Educate and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, wellness, health maintenance, and other relevant topics.
- Document patient care in the EMR and other clinical systems.
- Act as a patient advocate and participate in health policy activities at local, state, and national levels.
- Follow infection-control policies and participate in periodic quality assurance reviews.
- Maintain professional knowledge and certification through continuing education and professional activities.
- Support health care team staff through information and educational opportunities.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with applicable legal, professional, and corporate requirements, including annual Corporate Compliance Training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
