Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Nurse Practitioners | Full Time

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category
• The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation
• The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, ...