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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The APRN, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

+ Performing physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of injuries or illness of patients with GI related conditions in the out-patient setting.

+ Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.

+ Treating patients with various conditions related to the full scope of the digestive system, such as GI bleeds, atypical chest pain/GERD, dysphagia, gallstone disease, gastroparesis flares, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis flares

+ Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

+ Collaborating with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff

+ Displaying a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.

+ Documenting in a timely and thorough manner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.

+ Strong communication skills

+ Strong medical decision-making skills

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

+ Schedule Details: Monday – Friday, could be either Inpatient or Outpatient

+ Hospitals covered: AH Children’s and outreach clinics

+ Call Coverage: 5 days each month; 1 weekend each month. Includes hospital rounding.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

+ Master’s degree in Nursing

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:

+ Current, valid Florida APRN license

+ Certification by ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization

+ BLS & ACLS

**Category:** Physician Services

**Req ID:** ORL-A276-CHLD-PedsGI-Repl

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