Nurse Practitioner, Medical Practices GI

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Gastroenterology nurse practitioner (GI NP) works as a member of our gastroenterology team to help deliver quality care to our patients. The GI NP will practice under the supervision of the GI attending physicians, in a comprehensive GI office and hospital-based practice and assist with procedures, as necessary. The GI NP is involved in the total care of the Hospital gastroenterology patient from admission to discharge and outpatient follow up. They assist with evening and weekend call, as needed.

Perform gastroenterology consultations (inpatient)Follow up gastroenterology patients (inpatient and outpatient) Contact patients with lab and test results as needed Performs other related assigned e on call coverage Performs unrelated duties in times of emergency. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Possible exposure to patient body substances, with potential/actual infectious diseases. Possible exposure to potentially hazardous materials/conditions, (. noise, chemicals, CRT, electrical equipment, . Exposure to equipment with moving parts and sharp objects.

Qualifications

Possession of a current valid license to practice nursing in New York State, Master of Science ication as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one (1) year experience. Gastroenterology experience preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.