Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Gastroenterology 22 New Scotland Ave Albany

Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Pediatrics Gastroenterology

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in the care of patients with specialized health needs. Working in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse, and other healthcare providers, the NP provides family-centered care to patients in the pediatric gastroenterology department.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments, complete physical examinations, and collect clinical data, including vital signs and medical laboratory test results.
• Diagnose medical conditions, administer medications or treatments, and perform minor surgery as necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient medical reports, inventory medical supplies, and ensure effective billing through accurate patient coding.
• Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts, ensuring the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment, and discharge.
• Mentor new staff and/or physician assistant students in their roles.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Able to quickly master all aspects of computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems.
• Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• HIPAA compliance at all times.
• NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed.
• ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support.

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.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly.