Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology

CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.  CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Programs

Contributes to the fulfillment of the St. Vincent Health System mission and vision and the strategic initiatives of St. Vincent Health System by providing medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician.  Provides a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s medical, physical and psychological status, develops medical care plans, implements and manages a treatment plan, periodically assesses patient’s medical needs, and provides patient education and counseling

Provide healthcare to all age groups in accordance with the State of Arkansas Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice. In addition, the practitioner provides diagnostic and therapeutic medical services, while making reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.

• Functions within the scope of practice as defined within state regulations. The APN/PA scope of practice will be defined by the collaborative agreement as completed with the collaborating physician.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality, infection prevention, safety and security measures, and all other hospital policies and procedures.
• Models St. Vincent core values.
• Works effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

• Previous experience as a clinica or hospital-based nurse practitioner or physician assistant is desirable but not required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Licensure in Arkansas 
• Collaborative Agreement with supervising physician.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and ability to maintain said certificate.
• ACLS or ACLS instructor certification is required upon hire

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.