Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care – Gastroenterology (Dual Posting with JOID 57608)

This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 57608 Physician Assistant Specialty Care - Gastroenterology and multiple candidates will be selected. The final titles will depend on the qualifications of the final candidates.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, within the School of Medicine is pleased to announce an opening for a Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care to join their expanding team.

This position will provide medical care at the Digestive Health Clinics, with a focus on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The Department of Medicine's mission is to provide the best care to patients; create an excellent educational experience for students, residents, and fellows; and advance the understanding of human illness and disease through creative and collaborative research.

The Department offers outstanding facilities and a dedicated team of physicians, scientists, nurses and staff members committed to advancement in terms of scientific achievement, clinical service and medical education in 10 core divisions.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Independently provide professional medical support for Gastroenterology patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based patient care.
• Coordinate care for patients with IBD
• Assist with screening patient conditions and needs.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise.
• Set treatment plans and prescribe appropriate actions to meet the plans within the established protocols, such as :
• Ensure adherence to immunosuppressive medication
• Improve follow up on adjusting therapy ordered by IBD providers
• Allow better monitoring of drug levels and health maintenance specifically related to immunosuppressed IBD patients
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plan accordingly, in line with IBD provider recommendations
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience or strong interest in caring for Gastroenterology patients.

Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Must be granted a Document of Recognition from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https : / / www.umsystem.edu / totalrewards / benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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