Advanced Practice Provider-Gastroenterology

Overview

Provides medical services to assigned patients according to the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners as identified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and in accordance with assigned specialty. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to:

• Ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies
• Teaching and counseling individuals and groups

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to diagnose, treat and manage health problems.

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.

• Graduate degree from a Physician's Assistant program required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant required.
• Completion of Bryan credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.