Job Title: Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
Location: Potsdam, New York
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $108 – $116/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) for a locum tenens assignment in Potsdam, New York. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (GNP):
• Evaluate medical problems of patients in the assigned Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice setting and request consultation of other specialties when indicated
• Provide education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient's condition
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards, and evidence-based standards of care
• Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and quality standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives
• Refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physicians concerning complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic issues, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions
• Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the patient's needs; prescribe and monitor medications relevant to the diagnosis; order and monitor the appropriateness of emergency interventions
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification
• Maintain valid NY State License and Board Certification
• Utilize Epic charting system for all clinical documentation
• Adhere to dress code policies including business casual attire, closed-toe and closed-heel footwear, conservative jewelry, and natural nail requirements
• Comply with cell phone policy by leaving personal devices in locker during shift
• Provide minimum of 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within a comparable specialty or setting
• Maintain a minimum of 3 years of recent gastroenterology experience
Benefits for a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (GNP):
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
- 24/7 Recruitment Support
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
