Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology Outpatient in Reno, Nevada at Renown Health

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Reno, Nevada, 89521, United States
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The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role.
Purpose:

In collaboration with the physician, the nurse practitioner (NP) assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within the nurse practitioner's scope of practice. This includes obtaining and/or reviewing a comprehensive medical history, performing physical examinations as necessary, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, establishing diagnoses, and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention in the adult patient.The nurse practitioner will provide outpatient clinical services to people who present with digestive conditions and/or abnormal conditions of the liver and gastroenterology. The NP is also responsible for making appropriate referrals to specialists, participating in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, and working within the multidisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for the patient and their family. The Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology demonstrates a high level of independence and clinical expertise in the management of patients with hepatic or gastroenterology related pathologies using advanced clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions while integrating education, research, management, leadership, and collaboration with other health professionals into their clinical roles to maximize a patient's health.The NP will work in close collaboration with supervising the Gastroenterologists to assist with consultation reports and progress notes. NP may assist with procedures in line with credentialing and the scope of practice noted by Medical Staff for the NP.
Nature and Scope:

a. Initiating a program of treatment for the patient, in conjunction with the supervising physician or independent of physician supervision in select situations.b. Prescribing medications consistent with Nevada prescribing laws and DEA privileges.c. Evaluating responses to health problems and programs of treatment.d. Informing a person or family of the status of the patient's health and alternatives for care.e. Evaluating compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner.f. Modifying programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment.g. Referring patients to appropriate providers of health care.h. Performing procedures as noted in scope of practice upon credentialing from Medical Staff.3. Any other act if:a. The nurse practitioner is certified to perform that act by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing.b. The performance of the act was taught in a program of education attended by the nurse practitioner.c. The performance of the act was taught in a comprehensive program of instruction successfully completed by the nurse practitioner, which includes clinical experience.d. The act is within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.e. The nurse practitioner is trained to perform the act by an appropriately trained physician or nurse practitioner.f. The act has been described as performed by a nurse practitioner in two or more national nursing publications, national nursing guidelines, or national standards for nursing practice.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:1. Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models “Standards of Conduct” concepts.2. Effective communication skills � written and verbal.3. Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff.4. Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting.5. Work as part of a team toward clinic goals.6. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.7. Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations.8. Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols.9. Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills.10. Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards.11. Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable12. Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals.13. The Nurse Practitioner shall at all times comply with the provisions of NRS 632 and Regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing.14. The Collaborating physician is responsible for the action of the Nurse Practitioner at all times.15. Will attain sufficient knowledge in the specialty and assure appropriate on-going education, such as knowledge of all core APHON educational programs, as applicable.16. Attend and participate in departmental and Renown Health meetings consistently.Bibliography:1. Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, American Nurses Association Publication2. Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, and Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, April 2002.3. Magnet Recognition Progress, Recognizing Excellence in Nursing Service - Healthcare Organization Instruction and Application Process Manual, American Nurses Association Credentialing Center; Washington, DC, 2002, pp. 134, 135, 127.4. Nurse Practice Act, Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 632, NAC, Chapter 632. Nevada State Board of Nursing, September 2002. Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association PublicationThis position does provide patient care
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
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Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Master's prepared registered nurse (RN).
Experience: Two years' minimum experience as an RN required. Six months clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in Gastroenterology or Hepatology
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with the State of Nevada, Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
Certification(s): Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP), or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (ACNPC-AG) Certification or Adult Acute Care NP (ACNPC) Certification issued by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) required at time of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.
Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Reno, Nevada, 89521, United States

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