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Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- GI Clinic

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

GI Clinic UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

We're Hiring: Advanced Practice Specialty Nurse – GI

About the Role:

Do you geek out over gut health? Do endoscopies, capsule studies, and complex GI cases spark your clinical curiosity? If you're a highly skilled, motivated Nurse Practitioner who’s passionate about all things GI, we want you on our team!

As our Advanced Practice Specialty Nurse – GI, you’ll work alongside top-tier gastroenterologists and a dynamic care team to deliver advanced, compassionate care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. You'll assess, diagnose, treat, and follow patients using your expertise—and even assist in procedures under physician supervision. In short: You’ll be a GI game-changer.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a clinical leader in GI care—manage patients with GI dysfunction and disease across inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to create and carry out treatment plans
• Perform assessments, order diagnostics, and initiate evidence-based interventions
• Assist with or perform specific diagnostic/interventional GI procedures (with supervision)
• Provide education and support to patients and families
• Help shape and elevate the standard of GI care in our organization

What You Bring:

• MSN from an accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in Missouri
• Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC, AANP, etc.)
• Missouri certification for Advanced Practice (if required)
• Current Collaborative Practice Agreement
• BCLS certification
• Clinical expertise in GI or a strong interest in developing it
• 3–5 years of hands-on nursing experience
• Leadership chops and the ability to thrive in a team

⭐ Bonus Points For:

• 3–5 years of gastroenterology-specific experience
• Advanced education in GI diseases, treatments, and patient management
• Experience in endoscopy, colonoscopy, or other GI procedures

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• You’ll be part of a tight-knit, expert team making a real difference in patients’ lives
• You’ll keep growing—clinically, professionally, and personally
• You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-impact specialty that’s always evolving
• Plus, we value your voice, your ideas, and your passion for GI care

Ready to make an impact in GI?

👉 Apply now and bring your clinical expertise where it counts most—right in the gut!