Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

We are seeking an INTERNAL Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that will work collaboratively with the APP Clinical Manager as Academic GI Team Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working towards its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion and team.


Leadership - Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues, address concerns, identify potential risks, and improve overall processes and outcomes. Seeks new ways to improve individual and team efforts for overall success, while promoting collaboration and teamwork. Prioritizes team member development and provides frequent coaching and opportunities for two-way dialogue. Actions consistently exhibit and model the values of the organization.


Clinical Practice - Performs complete diagnostic evaluation of patients by administering the appropriate tests and measurements. Develops a treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals and goals established to optimize treatment and the recovery of the patients. Modifies treatment programs at regular intervals while also documenting patient progress and response to treatment. Provides education, training, and support to patient/family to assist with treatment requirements, discharge planning and home programming. Strives to meet and exceed individual/patient/ family and other customer expectations.


Communication - Shares thoughts and information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, in both oral and written communication formats. Demonstrates active listening and seeks further information to ensure clarity and understanding. Promptly responds to requests for information and works to proactively think through next steps and anticipate potential issues, requests, or business needs. Openly shares knowledge and expertise.


Collaboration - Coordinates job activities with team members and leaders as required. Finds workable solutions that can be leveraged by other team members. Seeks out and shares best practices for performing job duties.


Ethical Practice - Demonstrates the highest level of confidentiality standards in handling of customer relations, medical and prescription records and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate, earns trust and respect of others, and exhibits behaviors that express the ethical practice of a healthcare organization.


Quality Assurance - Maintains a consistent, elevated level of quality outcomes by adhering to every stage of the process, continuously planning, and systematically measuring the effectiveness of outcomes.


Specifics to DaLD:

• Serving as a first point of contact for other IP DaLD APPs
• Helping round quarterly on other IP DaLD APPs
• Advocating for highest potential scope of work by our IP DaLD APPs
• Learning IP APP & service line-specific billing & coding best practices
• Helping recruit & interview IP APPs for DaLD
• Providing input for annual IP DaLD APP Performance Development Conversations
• Identifying didactic learning opportunities to foster subspecialty professional knowledge and growth
• Assisting in creation of IP DaLD APP orientation plans & schedules
• Hold quarterly IP DaLD APP group meeti
  
  Community Description
  Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis , Louisville , and Cincinnati
  Healthcare System/Hospital Description
  IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana , with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
  
  
  With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
  
  
  IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.