What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practitioner - Med NP - Pediatric Gastroenterology position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
The Pediatric Gastroenterology NP at Atrium Health Wake Forest is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional who works alongside the Pediatric Gastroenterology team to deliver specialized care to pediatric GI patients. In this role, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric GI patients, ensuring comprehensive care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Current North Carolina License with NCMB or NCBON
- Certified Practitioner
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Exemplary organizational skills
Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein
