Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Position in Massachusetts
Job at a glance
Job description
Seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice. The provider will evaluate and manage adult patients with a variety of medical conditions, collaborate with physicians, and coordinate specialty referrals when needed.
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Patient Ratio: 1:14–18
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EMR: Epic
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Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
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Patient Population: Adults, including acutely ill patients
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Unit Staffing: 1 Provider, 1 NP, and 1 LPN
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Anesthesia: Available during procedures
Schedule & Coverage
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Full-time, Monday–Friday
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8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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30-minute required lunch break
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No floating required
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No call requirements specified
Clinical Details
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Evaluate medical conditions in the Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice.
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Request consultations from other specialties when indicated.
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Educate patients and families about preventive care, medical conditions, prescribed treatments, and medications.
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Document evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations according to applicable regulatory and evidence-based standards.
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Maintain accurate documentation for coding and billing compliance.
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Participate in physician and peer reviews and implement constructive feedback.
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Refer complex diagnostic problems, serious illnesses, complicated treatment issues, and chronic conditions requiring reassessment to collaborating physicians.
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Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions.
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Prescribe and monitor medications relevant to patient diagnoses and treatment plans.
Requirements
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Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
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Active New York State NP license in hand
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AHA BLS certification or accepted RQI certification
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Minimum of 3 years of recent experience
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Epic experience required
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Up-to-date work history with no unexplained employment gaps of 30 days or more
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Physician statement required if malpractice history is involved, whether dismissed or not
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Residents and fellows are not accepted
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Agency-branded CV required at submission
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Candidate email address and phone number required at submission