Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology)
• Practice: Independent practice as a Licensed Independent Provider within VA scope and policies, collaborating with the care team
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; shifts may vary based on patient care needs

Description

As a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered GI and hepatobiliary care within approved scope of practice and VA clinical guidelines. The role includes evaluating and managing complex gastrointestinal conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing appropriate pre- and post-procedure care for endoscopic procedures. You will prescribe medications and collaborate with gastroenterologists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate referrals and transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions
• Obtain and document histories, perform physical exams, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory studies, imaging, pathology, and other diagnostics
• Assess and manage GI symptoms including abdominal pain, GI bleeding, dysphagia, reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and altered bowel habits
• Evaluate patients for endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and upper endoscopy; provide pre- and post-procedure care
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures in accordance with clinical privileges, training, and scope of practice
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, procedure preparation, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, and transitions of care with gastroenterologists and the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education activities

Requirements

• Active NP license (full, unrestricted) to practice in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• NP education: master’s/doctoral or post-master’s certificate from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Maintain basic board certification in an approved NP specialty (e.g., FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, ACNP, AGACNP, GNP)
• U.S. citizenship; must meet VA employment conditions (including background/security investigation and pre-employment physical)
• English language proficiency
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• Preferred: experience in gastroenterology and hepatology

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
• Paid time off: 50 days/year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options (many are portable into retirement)