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The University of Missouri School of Medicine

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 for the inpatient GI Consult Service and 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.

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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
• Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

Salary Range: $90,251 - $147,285
Grade: PAT - 12
University Title: NURSE PRACTITIONER - SPECIALTY CARE

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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