Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. This unique role provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients alongside essential urgent care responsibilities, offering a impactful and diverse practice environment. If you are a dedicated advanced practice provider passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a Christ-centered culture of excellence, we encourage you to apply.

About CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs:

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. We are part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health systems, dedicated to fostering healing and promoting health for all. Our Hot Springs campus offers a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members are valued and empowered to make a difference.

Position Overview:

The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner will serve as a primary care provider for adult patients in an urgent care setting. This role requires a strong clinical foundation in internal medicine with demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of acute, urgent, and chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent diagnostic and treatment skills, exceptional communication, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for adult patients across a spectrum of care needs.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses, including common urgent care conditions, infections, and chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, diabetes).
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide preventive care, perform routine screenings, administer immunizations, and offer patient education on health maintenance and disease management.
• Perform minor procedures such as wound care, splinting, and basic suturing.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Current and unrestricted Arkansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family NP, or Adult NP) from an accredited certifying body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Urgent Care setting preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

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 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 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 team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.