Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Description

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Gastroenterology and Digestive Health program in Irvine, CA!

The Hoag Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program provides comprehensive care for patients living with various digestive illnesses. Through a team-based, multidisciplinary approach, we find treatments that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

The Nurse Practitioner will work with a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate care for patients and be involved in patient evaluations and assessments, patient education, interventions, and documenting plans of care. Excellent opportunity to work with renown physicians and a seasoned support staff to provide high-quality care to the community.

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 19 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.

Details:

· Full time position in Irvine, CA 

· Outpatient based role with inpatient duties assigned as needed

· Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base guaranteed salary

· Comprehensive benefit package: medical, dental, vision, life, retirement with match, paid time off, sick time, CME

· Our program consists of reputable Physicians and APP's to provide support and a comprehensive team to ensure patients receive timely and quality care

· Seasoned and tenured support staff

· Growing program with increasing demands for gastroenterology services

· EMR: Epic

· State of the art equipment, technology and facilities 

Requirements

· Previous experience in Gastroenterology (GI) is required. 

· A minimum of two years experience as a NP in GI will be required for consideration

· Master’s in Nursing (MSN) required. 

· Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients.

· Experience in endoscopic management of obesity and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and fatty liver disease with an emphasis in nutritional interventions and lifestyle management.

· Provide ongoing care for patients with IBD, GERD, fatty liver, motility disorders, and other complex GI conditions

· Current license in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in California.

· Furnishing license issued by the State of California and personal DEA number.

· BLS required.

· National board certification as Nurse Practitioner required

Knowledge of Epic EMR is preferred but not required