Overview:

The APRN, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performing physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of injuries or illness of patients with GI related conditions in the out-patient setting.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Treating patients with various conditions related to the full scope of the digestive system, liver functions and esophagus such as GI bleeds, atypical chest pain/GERD, dysphagia, acute hepatitis, gallstone disease, gastroparesis flares, Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis flares.
• Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Collaborating with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Displaying a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
• Documenting in a timely and thorough manner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Schedule Details:

• Schedule Details: Monday – Thursday outpatient, Friday Inpatient
• Hospitals covered: AH Children’s and outreach clinics
• Call Coverage: 5 days each month; 1 weekend each month. Includes hospital rounding.

Required Education:

• Master’s degree in Nursing

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license
• Certification by ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
• BLS & ACLS

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