Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology (Bilingual Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner / Gastroenterology / Bilingual Spanish – Brooklyn, NY

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Part-time (2–3 days/week)
Rate: $85 – $90/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology to join an Article 28 facility located in Brooklyn, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized gastrointestinal care to patients in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive hourly rate of $85–$90.
• Competitive and negotiable benefits.
• Part-time schedule of 2–3 days per week, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive Article 28 facility environment.
• Mission-driven work improving patient outcomes through specialized gastroenterology care.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• New York State NP license; Board Certified as an NP.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred, ideally at least 1 year.
• Must be credentialed with Medicaid.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficient in gastrointestinal assessments, diagnostic testing, medication management, and electronic health records.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive gastrointestinal assessments, including patient histories, physical examinations, and focused GI evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and liver disorders.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests including endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound), and laboratory analyses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, dietary modifications, and lifestyle interventions.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate, including proton pump inhibitors, immunomodulators, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Educate patients and families on gastrointestinal conditions, treatment options, preventive care, dietary changes, and post-procedure follow-up.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings as appropriate.
• Stay current with advancements in gastroenterology through continuing education and collaboration with supervising physicians.