Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner

We are excited to invite a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic Gastroenterology team at the Outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic, located on the campus of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Includes 36 patient-facing hours per week and a half-day for administrative duties on either Tuesday or Thursday.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join our busy and collaborative Gastroenterology specialty team. Our doctors are known for being supportive and great to work with, and a strong mentor is available in the office to guide you through your role. This position involves providing comprehensive outpatient care, seeing approximately 15 patients per day after training, managing timely closure of patient encounters, and assisting with in-basket tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct new and follow-up patient visits in a busy outpatient gastroenterology setting.
• Manage patient encounters efficiently and ensure timely documentation closure.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.
• Perform administrative duties during designated half-day weekly sessions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development; candidates are encouraged to utilize available funds for membership in professional societies and attendance at relevant conferences.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or 2 years registered nurse experience in an acute care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid Missouri nursing license.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., ACNP-BC, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC).
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

About SSM Health:

SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary's, were called to aid and heal in God's name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you're seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there's a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.