Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology

About the role

Full-time, Monday - Friday, day shift. This position is an outpatient clinic role. The primary focus will be on the evaluation and management of patients referred to Gastroenterology for hepatology-related conditions. Additional clinical responsibilities will include caring for patients with pancreatic and general gastroenterology concerns. Previous APP experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
• Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.
• Engages in the "community of the work unit" by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.
• Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
• Commits to continued professional development of self and others.
• Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• Frequently: Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking
• Continuously: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting