Nurse Practitioner - Gastro - Fort Hood, TX

Amergis • Fort Hood, TX, USA • 1w ago

We are seeking a candidate for the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to support gastrointestinal specialty care by evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical judgment, recent hands-on gastroenterology experience, and a commitment to safe, evidence-based patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This opportunity is well suited for a professional who values collaboration, clear communication, accurate documentation, and service in a mission-focused military treatment facility. Candidates should be comfortable working flexible shifts as mission needs require, including possible days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules. Candidates must be prepared to meet all privileging, credentialing, licensure, certification, and onboarding requirements prior to providing services.

Shift & Schedule Expectations:

Work Schedule: 0530 to 2230 Sun through Sat, in general. Shifts may be up to 16 hrs but are normally scheduled for 12 hrs. Scheduling handled by govt scheduler
No OnCall, No CallBack, No Overtime
This is a PRIVILEGED position which means additional information and forms will be required to be formally authorized (granted) to perform a specific procedure or deliver a certain type of care
Punctuality is a must, HCW will be required to clock in/out
Random Drug Screening/Testing - Subject to random drug urinalysis within 2 hours of notification. Refusal will be automatic termination

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP). Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Minimum of 3 years of experience, post education/graduate and post-licensure. (experience must be with last 4 years)
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Certified in the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate
National Provider Identifier (NPI) from CMMS
Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA or American Red Cross
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration numbe
Past experience and practice must be in FNP, ACPCNP or AGACNP with hands on knowledge and experience related to gastrointestinal specialties and patient care
US Citizen
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands / Additional Info:

Must pass TB Test
Subject to a background/security investigation
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Willingness to complete a physical examination
Pre-employment drug screening
Required to wear PPE during performance of services.
Walking, long periods of standing, stretching, crouching, bending, stooping, lifting to 50lbs, lifting over 50lbs with assistance.
Exposure to infections disease; toxic, hazardous, or irritating chemicals; carcinogenic materials; noxious fumes; flammable liquids; radiation; pathogenic bacteria; electric hazards.
Contract workers should maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Prescribes for and treats a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, disorders, and injuries
Knowledge of the medical, biological, and physical sciences related to gastrointestinal specialty area
Knowledge of and skill to recognize emergency conditions to diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries
Perform routine physical examinations to the management of moderately complex acute and chronic illnesses in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Performs initial patient work-up and assessment of patient care and treatment
Determines the need for and orders laboratory test, x-rays, and other procedures required to completely assess the patient
Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems
Provides surveillance of adherence to established gastroenterology policies and procedures to stabilize chronically ill patients
Adjusts regimens within established protocols recognizing when to refer the patient to the gastroenterologist or return to the patient's primary care manager for other medical issues
Make decisions concerning the gastroenterology needs of patients with physicians
Works in collaboration with physicians in patient management evaluation and revision of therapeutic plans
Completes all necessary outpatient record entries, progress notes, admission/discharge paperwork, and dictates narrative summaries (as required) and within CRDAMC MTF policies and regulations
Ensures inpatient treatment documents and narrative summaries are countersigned by the attending physician
Provides full range of emergency services or crises interventions in the absence of the physician including lifesaving emergency procedures
Responsible for assigned panel of patients in the outpatient clinic
Occasionally provides preceptorship and/or teaching for candidate physician extenders, students, residents, fellows, technicians, and volunteers