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Form of workJob Title: GI APP Opportunity in San Jose, CAPOSITION SUMMARY:
To provide clinical expertise and continuity of care for gastroenterology patients and their families on an ongoing basis. The overall goal of providing quality and optimal patient recovery while maintaining costs is achieved through a case management approach. This approach is directed by the Nurse Practitioner who collaborates with the Care Coordinators and other disciplines to organize care delivery and to facilitate the flow of the patient through the system. Provides input in the development of standardized procedures and protocols and to assist the Program Director to meet departmental goals and objectives, co manage clinical strategies, and guide institution of latest treatment options. This role will actively participate in neurovascular research, to further improve patient outcomes. This position reports directly to the GI Director. This position must also maintain a close working relationship with staff in all departments. This position will meet the requirements of the facility nursing services matrix to meet professional aspects and regulatory issues and scope of practice.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum: Current CA RN License, Nurse Practitioner license. BLS, ACLS.
Preferred: NP Board certification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum: Five years acute care experience as an RN in ED, or ICU. Recent experience in GI Service Line.
Preferred: 3-5 years GI Service experience
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum: BSN or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner
Preferred: NP GI Fellowship
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, critical thinking ability, knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, and gastroenterology care.
Minimum: Effective front line supervision, word processing/spreadsheet, time management, clinical proficiency, Title XXII, Quality Improvement
About Regional Medical Center of San Jose:
Serving the community as a county-designated Level II Trauma Center, the 258-bed hospital is one of San Jose’s busiest ER’s. Regional Hospital holds Joint Commission advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, as a certified Chest Pain Center, county-designated STEMI receiving center, a lung cancer screening center and is certified in sepsis care by The Joint Commission. The facility provides the region with high-quality, technologically advanced Healthcare including:
• Comprehensive cardiac services and is a member and ECMO center providing life support
• Expert orthopedic and spine services providing joint replacement, revision, fracture and 24/7 trauma support and offers an outpatient solution for follow-up care, Orthopedic Clinic at Regional Medical Center
• Neurosciences, providing inpatient and outpatient care
• Surgical Services with experts in minimally invasive techniques for all surgical specialties
• Actively participating in clinical trials for numerous research studies related to oncology and neurosciences
• Multi-organ comprehensive cancer care program
• Comprehensive outpatient wound care center
San Jose, California – As a major technology hub and one of the largest cities in Northern California, San Jose is home to a diverse community with many different cultural and art offerings, great education, and a desirable place to live. Widely known as the center of innovation, Silicon Valley is also home to many national, state parks and beaches in the area and within close driving distance. The community offers college and professional sports teams, including an NHL and MLS team.
