Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner

Florida Digestive Health Specialists

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) specializing in gastroenterology to join our dynamic healthcare team! The APRN/PA-C will collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders. This role involves performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families on disease management and prevention strategies.

• Provide care to gastroenterology patients by developing diagnoses, establishing patient care objectives, noting changing conditions and needs, providing treatments and services involving disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, and collaborating with physicians.
• Develop patient care plans by reviewing patients’ medical histories, documenting physical and psychological conditions, influencing social factors, conferring with family and friends, developing a diagnosis, and defining interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration, and preventative measures.
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and dieticians to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy patient care environments by following infection control procedures, medication administration, storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations while adhering to professional, legal, and organizational policies.
• Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state‑of‑the‑art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Participate in daily hospital rounding and weekend call (1 every 4-6 weekends on average).
• Other duties as assigned.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the company.

• Active license in good standing with the state of Florida.
• More than one year working in gastroenterology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environment and collaborate with team members.
• Familiarity with EMR charting systems.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient‑centered care.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

The employee may be required to stand for extended periods, lift and move equipment and assist with positioning patients during procedures. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs.

The employee should be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for performing clinical duties effectively.

It is the policy of Florida Digestive Health Specialists to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.