Position Responsibilities
Includes but is not limited to:
-Conduct comprehensive assessments, medical histories, and examinations of patients presenting with gastrointestinal concerns
-Diagnose and develop treatment plans for a variety of GI conditions as stated above
-Provide follow-up care, monitoring of condition as well as comprehensive education
-Order and interpret diagnostic studies, labs, and endoscopic procedures
-Screen patients prior to colonoscopy/endoscopy and provide education
-Ensure compliance with evidence-based guidelines
Position Experience Required
Experience in gastroenterology strongly preferred
Position Qualifications (details here or list below)
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in NJ
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Active NJ CDS and DEA license
- BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA)
| Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%) | |||||
| Lifting | C | Standing | F | Sitting | O |
| Lifting 20-50lbs | C | Climbing | O | Kneeling | F |
| Lifting>50lbs | F | Crouching | O | Reaching | F |
| Carrying | C | Hearing | C | Walking | F |
| Pushing | C | Talking | F | Vision | C |
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| Noise | O | Varied Temperatures | O | Cleaning Agents | O |
| Noxious odors | N | Patient Exposure | C | Operative Equipment | O |
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Performs a physical examination based on age and history.
- Obtains a relevant health and medical history.
- Conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
- Identifies medical and health risks and needs.
- Updates and records change in health status.
- Identifies needs of the individual, family or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data.
Formulates the appropriate therapeutic regimens:
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Contributes to physician’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and course of action; implementing physician directives.
- Priorities are established and a mutually acceptable plan of care is devised to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, or community.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
Providing relevant patient education:
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic Tests:
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
- Interprets results of tests performed or ordered.
Accurate Documentation of Client Status and Care:
- Documents patient care services by charting in EMR and other clinical systems.
Responsibility as Client Advocate:
- The Nurse Practitioner interprets their role to individuals, families, and other health professionals.
- As an advocate, participates in health policy activities at the local, state, and national levels.
Quality Assurance:
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
- Participation in quality assurance reviews on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
- Maintenance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
- Maintenance of certification in compliance with current laws.
Compliance:
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Completes annual mandatory Corporate Compliance Training.