Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner with CHI St. Vincent Medical Group, you will work alongside a supportive team of physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, providing comprehensive care to our community.

In your practice, you will provide direct patient care to individuals with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, liver disease, and pancreatic conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to seamless patient care coordination through effective collaboration with gastroenterologists, primary care providers, and other specialists.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner committed to providing high quality comprehensive care within a community focused practice. In your role, you will:

• Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Perform medication management, patient education, and counseling on lifestyle modifications to promote optimal digestive health.
• Manage acute and chronic GI conditions, monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with gastroenterologists, primary care providers, and other specialists to ensure seamless patient care coordination.
• Educate and empower patients to understand their conditions and actively participate in their treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records (Epic).

Required:

• Board-Eligible/Board-Certified
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arkansas

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of Common Spirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not‑for‑profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, AR, and surrounding communities.

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority.

Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non‑Magnet hospitals.

Common Spirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, Common Spirit 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 team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.