Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a PRN Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Predominantly Weekend Coverage and occasional PTO coverage in Chandler, AZ.

In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice. Includes 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. NP may assist in 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 plans for the patient and their family. In addition to routine duties detailed in 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 management of standards of care, quality, national certifications, and representation to key stakeholders for the specialty program.

• 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

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Must hold and maintain AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License and NCCPA certification
• Valid DEA registration
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

• 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 (NP-AACN, NP-AANP, NP-ANCC)
• Valid DEA registration
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona, employing approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff covering a wide variety of specialties. The group provides more than 73 sub‑specialty services and offers opportunities for clinical leadership and academic research. The mission emphasizes social justice, health equity, and innovative clinical care. This role is located in Chandler, Arizona and requires one weekend per month with additional coverage during vacations.