Gastroenterology NP/PA

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 REQUIRED PROCEDURES • No specific procedures required; emergency interventions may be performed as clinically appropriate JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active New York Nurse Practitioner license required • Certifications: AHA BLS or RQI certification required • Other Qualifications: Board Certified; minimum 3 years of recent experience; Epic experience required 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.