Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology Location: Potsdam, NY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Gastroenterology NP in Potsdam, New York, 13676!
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Scheduled, No Call
• Coverage Period: 11/23/2026 – 05/25/2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a – 4p (5 shifts/week)
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Census: Approximately 14–18 patients per provider
• Rounding: Not specified
• Phone Consults: Patient inbox and message management included, with RN support
• Case Mix: Adults who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems; Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals available for complex and high-priority cases
• Support Staff Available: 1 NP, 1 LPN, 1 provider, and anesthesia support for procedures
• Trauma Level: Adult III IV
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• No specific procedures required; emergency interventions may be performed as clinically appropriate
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active New York Nurse Practitioner license required
• Certifications: AHA BLS or RQI certification required
• Other Qualifications: Board Certified; minimum 3 years of recent experience; Epic experience required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate and manage patients within the Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine practice setting.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families regarding preventive care, medical conditions, prescribed treatments, and medications.
• Document medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in Epic.
• Refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physicians when indicated.
• Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions based on patient needs.
• Prescribe and monitor medications relevant to patient diagnoses.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Work scheduled Monday–Friday clinic shifts with no call responsibility.
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- Adjust your work schedule to accommodate personal commitments, hobbies, or pursuits outside of medicine, promoting a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
- Continuously learn and grow by adapting to various clinical environments, enhancing your skill set and versatility.
- Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
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