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Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Job with CommonSpirit Health in Chandler, AZ

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Overview PRN - Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Predominantly Weekend Coverage. Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate

Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

to join our team in Chandler, Arizona. This professional will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and high-quality care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

One weekend required per month , with opportunity to help cover the clinic or acute during vacations.

Responsibilities

See patients in the outpatient clinic and hospital setting

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to Gastroenterology patients under the supervision and responsibility of a Physician

Participate in education development and growth of DHMG Gastroenterology Division

Work closely with the administrative and clinical directors for the GI Service Program to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in provision of clinical services

In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice, including taking patient\'s history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention in the pediatric and adult patient. The NP may assist in the admission, transfer or discharge from the health care system. Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement programs. Works within a multidisciplinary team to develop a plan for the patient and their family. In addition to routine duties of NP scope of practice, the in-patient, specialty NP will provide care and management for acutely ill patients, respond to emergency situations, and may also see patients in the intensive care units. Also responsible for the management of the standards of care, quality, national certifications, and representation to key stakeholders for the specialty program.

Qualifications PA Requirements:

Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Must hold and maintain: a) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.

Valid DEA registration

Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

NP Requirements:

Master\'s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners

Compact state or Arizona RN license

Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse license

Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.) NP-AACN, b.) NP-AANP, c.) NP-ANCC

Valid DEA registration

Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

Benefits Pay Range: $57.41 - $68.87 /hour

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefits package including 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 benefits (including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined offerings).

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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