Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Position Summary: The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with the physician to provide a wide range of gastroenterology care services which encompasses health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of health problems and injuries. Health problem monitoring may include monitoring of stable chronic health issues.
Job Responsibilities: The Advanced Practitioner will participate in community development, health education and patient advocacy. The Advanced Practitioner will perform patient testing and make referrals to the physician as needed; write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, system protocols, office protocols and scope of license and certification. Advanced Practitioner services are provided within a patient-centered framework to patients of all ages and may include other general duties as assigned to facilities office operations and ensure service delivery within the umbrella of GHS core customer service values.
Qualifications: Experience:
Experience with gastroenterology
Minimum of two years PA or NP in a physician's office required
Four years previous healthcare experience preferred
Licensure and Certification:
Current licensure and certification in the State of South Carolina in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
OR
Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners in good standing to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Current NCCPA certification required
Current state and federal DEA registration required
American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the GHS Staff Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the GHS Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case-by-case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two years.
ACLS preferred.
