Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Carbondale, IL 62902
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
The Gastroenterology APP will work Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, primarily at Herrin Hospital with occasional assistance at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. The role involves collaborating with the GI team to provide care for hospitalized patients.
Role Specifics:
- No call or weekend requirements
- Team of two GI APPs covering the hospitals, one located at each hospital
- Responsible for completing consults on inpatients for their GI related needs
- Complete the History and Physical with the patient and the Assessment and Plan
- Escalate the assessment and plan to the GI Physician on complex patients or as needed
- Complete follow up consults on patients as needed
Qualifications:
Education
Masters or Bachelors degree in Physician Assistant Studies from a CAHEA accredited program
Masters Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing Studies from a CCNEA accredited program.
Licenses and Certification
Current Illinois Licensed Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse
Current NCCPA certificate as a Physician Assistant or AACC certificate as an Advanced Practice Nurse
Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse practitioner-controlled substance licensure
