Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive health conditions. Working collaboratively with gastroenterologists and the interdisciplinary care team, the NP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in outpatient settings.

The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner conducts patient assessments, develops treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, prescribes medications, provides patient education, coordinates care, and supports procedural services. The position serves as a key clinical resource to promote quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced patient assessment and diagnostic skills 
• Clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making 
• Gastroenterology disease management and treatment planning 
• Preventive care and patient education 
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration 
• Medication management and prescribing practices 
• Endoscopy support and peri-procedural care 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• EMR and healthcare technology proficiency 
• Time management and organizational skills 
• Quality improvement and patient safety practices 
• Regulatory compliance and ethical practice 
• Evidence-based clinical practice 
• Strong patient-centered approach 
• Commitment to organizational values and quality outcomes 

TRAVEL

• Travel is expected for this position 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state of practice. 
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program. 
• Current national board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP). 
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority. 
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent advanced practice training. 
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients within scope of practice. 
• Knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases, evidence-based treatment guidelines, and preventive screening recommendations. 
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, or related specialty experience. 
• Experience in outpatient specialty clinic settings. 
• Experience supporting endoscopic procedures. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. 
• Experience with quality improvement and population health initiatives