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Gastroenterology Registered Nurses

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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WG0100X

As of today, the following are the total number of Gastroenterology Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.

Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Gastroenterology Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the Gastroenterology Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do Gastroenterology Registered Nurses do?

Gastroenterology (GI) nurses provide specialized care for patients with digestive system disorders.

They assist with procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopies, administer and monitor sedation, provide patient and family education, manage chronic conditions, and ensure comprehensive, collaborative care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. 

What they do

Guide nutrition, medication adherence, and stoma management. 

Patient Care & Monitoring:

  • Administer medications, including sedatives, during procedures. 
  • Monitor patients’ vital signs and comfort during and after procedures. 
  • Provide emotional support and advocate for patients’ needs. 
  • Manage and treat patients with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), GERD, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 

Procedural Assistance:

  • Prepare patients for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as endoscopies and colonoscopies. 
  • Work with gastroenterologists and other medical professionals during procedures. 

Education & Counseling:

  • Educate patients and their families about digestive health, preventive measures (like colorectal cancer screening), and lifestyle modifications. 
  • Counsel patients on treatment options, risks, benefits, side effects, and strategies for managing side effects. 

Collaboration & Coordination:

  • Liaise with gastroenterologists, surgeons, dietitians, and other specialists to coordinate care. 
  • Interpret results and develop comprehensive, individualized care plans. 

Specialized Skills:

  • Develop expertise in managing chronic GI conditions, including liver diseases and stoma care.