What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Gastroenterology 22 New Scotland Ave Albany position at Albany Medical Center?
Advanced Practitioner in Pediatrics Gastroenterology
About the Role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a key member of the pediatric gastroenterology team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of specialty practice standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients with complex health needs, including ordering diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, primary nurses, and other healthcare providers to provide family-centered care.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Administer medications, perform minor surgery, and order medical laboratory test results.
- Maintain accurate patient records, complete coding for effective billing, and inventory management.
- Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts, ensuring smooth patient processing, treatment, and discharge.
- Act as a mentor to new staff and physician assistant students.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Ability to quickly master computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems.
- Professional image and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
- HIPAA compliance at all times.
- NP - Licensed Upon Hire.
- ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Constantly.
- Walking: Constantly.
- Sitting: Rarely.
- Lifting: Frequently.
- Carrying: Frequently.
- Pushing: Occasionally.
- Pulling: Occasionally.
- Climbing: Occasionally.
- Balancing: Occasionally.
- Stooping: Frequently.
- Kneeling: Frequently.
- Crouching: Frequently.
- Crawling: Occasionally.
- Reaching: Frequently.
- Handling: Frequently.
- Grasping: Frequently.
- Feeling: Constantly.
- Talking: Constantly.
- Hearing: Constantly.
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly.
- Eyehand/foot Coordination: Constantly.
