Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

About Us

We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview

A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Responsible for patient care as outlined within the Collaborative Practice Agreement.


Nurse Practitioner (NYSNA)

Gastroenterology/Endoscopy

9am-5pm / Monday-Friday / Full Time

Responsibilities

• Coordinates comprehensive interventional endoscopy care , including triaging referrals, retrieving outside clinical information, scheduling procedures and followups, and ensuring all pathology and radiology results are reviewed by physicians.
• Maintains seamless communication and care continuity by addressing patient and physician inquiries, updating referring providers, coordinating with surgery and interventional radiology, supporting Open Access Endoscopy referrals, and documenting care accurately while incorporating teaching and evidencebased practice.
• Applies advanced nursing, criticalthinking, and leadership skills to deliver specialtyspecific care, manage resources effectively, build therapeutic relationships, and integrate assessment and intervention skills to promote patient health and safety.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner with current license and registration
• Valid DEA number
• ANCC/AANP Certification
• Must have at least 2-3 years of clinical GI and endoscopic experience as well as hands-on familiarity in advanced endoscopic procedures
• 2+ years of NP experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient experience

Preferred:

• NP experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.