Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Morgantown, WV 26506
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of family medicine patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates follow-up planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for family medicine patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
Completes consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations, acute visits and wellness visits.
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Completes integrated assessments.
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With the collaboration of family medicine faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
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Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
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Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
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Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.
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Facilitates patient follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).
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Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for family medicine patients, which includes teaching, follow-up planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.
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Demonstrates expertise in caring for family medicine patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
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Identifies unstable or complex family medicine patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
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Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
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Evaluates family medicine patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
