Nurse Practitioner - GI (Nursing Home)

• Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
• Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
• We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
• Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
• We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
• Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.
• Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
• Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team.
• In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive GI care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
• This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology consults for residents in skilled nursing facilities
• Evaluate and manage GI conditions such as GERD, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation, dysphagia, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Conduct comprehensive GI-focused evaluations
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and stool studies
• Manage medications and nutritional recommendations for GI conditions
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and facility providers to coordinate care
• Educate patients and caregivers on diet, medication adherence, and symptom management
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance

Qualifications