Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

JOB SUMMARY

• The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting.  Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Masters Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience 

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BSN, MSN, or ANP licensed in the state of Texas

• BLS

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies 

• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care

• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues 

• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising 

• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures 

• Skill in problem solving 

• Skill in verbal and written communication 

• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes 

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures 

• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests 

• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively