What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse Gastroenterology Specialist position at Albany Medical Center?
The Albany Medical Center seeks an experienced and skilled RN-Ambulatory to join their team of healthcare professionals. As a key member of the Gastroenterology department, this role involves providing high-quality patient care as a Nurse Practitioner.
Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care.
- Demonstrating expertise in anatomy, principles of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology.
- Conducting patient assessments, collecting clinical data, preparing patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, ordering and interpreting medical laboratory test results, administering medications or treatments, and performing minor surgery.
This position requires a Master's degree in Nursing and advanced certification, emphasizing accuracy in patient documentation and adherence to HIPAA regulations.