Gastroenterology NP

The Gastroenterology NP works closely with the supervising physician to coordinate a course of treatment for patients: perform histories, physical exams, order labs and interpret results to formulate a diagnosis or treatment plan. The Gastroenterology NP will see, diagnose and treat patients for a variety of GI conditions including abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, dysphagia, constipation, diarrhea, GI bleeding, elevated liver enzymes and other GI complaints. Lastly, the Gastroenterology NP will prescribe medication; perform procedures, round at the hospital and any other duties as assigned by supervising physician. This may include pre and post operative care, patient education and discharge.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in gastroenterology: Knowledge of Gastroenterology NP scope of practice. 
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosis and treatment of GI disorders and daily patient rounds.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities. 
• Independent performer.

Required Experience

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner School
• One to three (1-3) years direct patient care clinical gastroenterology experience
• Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
• Board Certification: Board certified by National Certification Commission on Certification of Nurse Practitioners