Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs. **Responsibilities:** + Assessment, follow up and management of stable hepatology pts - fatty liver, elevated LFT's, non-decompensated cirrhotic patients. + Prescribe and adjust medications and monitor their efficacy + Follow up/educate patients undergoing Fibroscan + Review/interpret labs and imaging and follow up with additional testing if needed and communicate plan to patient + Collaborate with hepatologists if patients are showing signs of decompensation and will need evaluation by MD and possible transplant evaluation + Refer patients to specialist outside of this department if needed. + Participate in chemical dependency assessments of outpatients + Present patient at chemical dependency meetings and multidisciplinary tumor board meetings + Treat and follow post-transplant patients that received serological positive organs (HBc+, HCV NAT +) + Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management. + Supports professional development of the health care team. + Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research. + May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis. + May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers. + Other duties as assigned. Education: **APRN** Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role. Graduate of an accredited APRN program. If in neonatal care service area Master's Degree is required upon hire. **PA** Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program. Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board. Languages: Oral and written communication in English Certifications: **NP** + Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). + Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). + National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. + Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting. + Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states. + Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. **PA** + Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board. + License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board. + Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA. + Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting. + If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system. + Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement. + Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. **Work Experience:** + Related clinical experience preferred. **Physical Requirements:** + Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. + Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations. + Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. + Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. + May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 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