About Community Clinic

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

Job Summary

The APRN – Rheumatology provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. Working in collaboration with a supervising rheumatologist, this role is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, with a strong emphasis on medication management, patient education, and care coordination. The APRN will manage a panel of patients, support infusion-based therapies as applicable, and contribute to quality and value-based care initiatives. This position is for a clinic in the Northwest Arkansas area and is a full-time, exempt role. Schedule will be approximately Monday-Friday 8-5. Malpractice coverage and student loan forgiveness available to qualified candidates.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services as defined at the Community Clinic or through sites designated for the provision of health care services by the Clinic
• Practices within the scope of competency as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Utilize established evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Refers patients for specialized care when conditions fall outside of standard scope of practice of APRN or PA.
• Cooperates with administrative duties such as: credentialing, clinic certifications, medical staff development, and representation within the community.
• Ensures clinical notes are entered in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner, according to industry standards and Community Clinic policy.
• Assigns all patient and third party billing responsibility and resultant income to the Community Clinic.
• Participates in Quality Improvement practices in the clinic, including, but is not limited to, chart and peer reviews.
• Follows Clinic’s protocols and procedures for care and documentation.
• Meets or exceeds minimum productivity expectations.
• Adheres to the mission of Community Clinic, reinforces mission with staff, and promotes mission to the community.
• Utilizes all Clinic resources to improve patient outcomes, including behavioral health consultants, Diabetic Educators, audiologists, etc.
• Maintains continuing education at board-required levels.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA and OSHA.

Community Clinic Essential Competencies

• Service: Treats every patient and coworker with empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help.
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for their actions, follows through on commitments, and upholds high standards even when no one is watching.
• Adaptability: Remains flexible, open to change, and willing to learn in order to meet the evolving needs of our patients, teams, and organization.
• Collaboration: Works together with openness and respect, shares information freely, and supports co-workers to provide seamless, high-quality care.
• Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with curiosity, finds practical solutions, and takes initiative to improve processes and patient experiences.

Required qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or higher degree
• Active APRN license in the state of Arkansas
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• 2+ years of experience as a provider of Specialty care (Rheumatology preferred)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing chronic disease populations
• Familiarity with biologic therapies and medication monitoring protocols
• Experience in infusion therapy or specialty medication management
• Bilingual skills in either Spanish or Marshallese

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Professional Liability Coverage
• Access to the HRSA loan forgiveness program
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Employee Discounts for Care