Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology (GI)
On-siteHoboken, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions in an outpatient clinical setting. Obtain comprehensive health histories through interviews and medical record review, perform thorough physical examinations, and order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging. Develop differential diagnoses, formulate individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and state regulations. Provide patient and family education regarding conditions, treatment plans, medications, dietary modifications, and lifestyle recommendations. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, coordinate follow-up care, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Valid NJ Registered Nurse license
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license
- At least 2 years of experience practicing as an NP
- Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable New Jersey State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous and compassionate bedside manner
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in Gastroenterology
- Experience in Internal Medicine
- Experience in Primary Care
- Experience in other related specialties
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