Nebraska Medicine

APP - General Gastroenterology

Nebraska Medicine$90K — $120K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing or ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program required.
  • Minimum two years RN experience or equivalent required.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Nebraska required.
  • Appropriate certification (AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, or FNP-BC) required for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Ability to function autonomously and communicate effectively required.
  • Familiarity with patient care equipment and health care policy required.
  • Current DEA licensure and Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive healthcare for digestive organ diseases.
  • Diagnose conditions and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician.
  • Evaluate patient responses to treatment and interventions.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to gastroenterology.
  • Assist in the management of conditions such as abdominal pain and ulcers.
  • Maintain detailed patient records and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare policies and protocols.

Benefits

  • Full-time, first shift schedule with a Monday to Friday workweek.
  • Outpatient only role focusing on digestive health.
  • Collaboration with a dedicated supervising physician.
  • Comprehensive team environment with flexibility and support for organizational goals.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continued education.
Full Job Description

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

APP - General Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine GI

  • Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (Exempt)

  • Monday - Friday, between 7am-5pm

  • Outpatient Only

Duties: APP - General Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine GI

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals with diseases of the digestive organs, including stomach, bowls, liver and gallbladder. Treat conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea and jaundice. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.                                                                                                                                

Required Qualifications: APP - General Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine GI

Nurse Practitioner
• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience combined (two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience) required.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state required. 
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.  

• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) certification required.

Physician Assistant

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor’s degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor’s degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required. 
• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.    

• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.


Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.

• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required. 

• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.   

• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.


Preferred Qualifications: APP - General Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine GI

Physician Assistant
• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred. 

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine is a healthcare system that includes two hospitals, more than 40 specialty and primary care clinics, and a network of more than 1,000 physicians. The system is affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is the primary teaching hospital for the university's medical students. Nebraska Medicine provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, and transplant services. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence by numerous organizations. Nebraska Medicine is also actively involved in research and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health for its research programs.
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