Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner – GI Services

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWest Allis • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient care while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, ensuring accurate documentation and coding practices.

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Active RN LicenseActive APRN LicenseNational Board CertificationBLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP CertificationMaster’s Degree in Nursing

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic Studies InterpretationPharmacologic InterventionsNon-Pharmacologic InterventionsElectronic Medical Record ProficiencyQuality and Safety ParticipationClinical DocumentationCoding and Billing PracticesOffice ProceduresInterdisciplinary Team Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Decision-Making SkillsEffective Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Adapt to Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA RegistrationIllinois Controlled Substance License

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based CareHealth PromotionDisease PreventionPatient ManagementQuality MetricsInpatient and Outpatient CareHealthcare Team CoordinationEmergent Care EscalationClinical Practice StandardsPatient Care Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies
Manage conditions using evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and risk-benefit assessment
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education
Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team
Consult or refer to physicians and other healthcare team members as appropriate
Escalate patients to emergent or specialized care when necessary
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely electronic medical record documentation
Submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices
Facilitate coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members and health or community agencies
Perform office or hospital procedures according to specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges
Participate in quality, safety, peer review, performance activities, meetings, committees, and workgroups
Participate in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and healthcare professionals
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills
Maintain productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics for safe and timely patient care
Cover inpatient and outpatient responsibilities on the first shift

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
For Illinois practice, active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency
Excellent decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a health care team
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs over the head
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program