Per Diem Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider GI

SUMMARY

Reports to the Director of GI Services, with a dotted line to the SVP, Clinical Services. Provides inpatient care for gastrointestinal patients at Rhode Island Hospital in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, vision, and values. All essential functions reflect the age-specific needs of patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain and document medical histories, physical exams, and treatment plans in the medical record
• Initiate emergency measures when indicated
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and endoscopic studies
• Develop and implement individualized inpatient treatment plans (medications, diet, supportive care)
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, procedures, and post-procedure care
• Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams for management of complex GI conditions
• Provide inpatient consults and follow-up evaluations
• Document all encounters accurately in the EMR in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and committee work as appropriate
• Maintain infection control, patient safety, and adherence to hospital policies
• Perform other duties as assigned within the APP scope of practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current RI NP or PA license with prescriptive authority
• Minimum of 2 years of APP clinical experience preferred
• GI or inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred
• Must have privileges and scope of service approved by sponsoring physician

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• Direct patient contact and use of medical equipment
• Hazards minimized by adherence to safety standards, protective equipment, and hospital policies

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Pay Range

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

Location

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Weekends 8a-5p

Work Shift

Weekend

Daily Hours

10 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.