Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Gastroenterology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Potsdam, NY Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital Coverage Type: Scheduled, No Call Coverage Period: 11/23/2026 – 05/25/2027 Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a – 4p (5 shifts/week) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Census: Approximately 14–18 patients per provider Rounding: Not specified Phone Consults: Patient inbox and message management included, with RN support Case Mix: Adults who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems; Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine patients FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Specialty Backup Available: Collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals available for complex and high-priority cases Support Staff Available: 1 NP, 1 LPN, 1 provider, and anesthesia support for procedures Trauma Level: Adult III IV PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Credentialing Timeline: Not specified DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate and manage patients within the Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice setting. Provide comprehensive patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-up. Educate patients and families regarding preventive care, medical conditions, prescribed treatments, and medications. Document medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in Epic. Refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physicians when indicated. Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions based on patient needs. Prescribe and monitor medications relevant to patient diagnoses. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Work scheduled Monday–Friday clinic shifts with no call responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Locums