Master's degree in nursing with board/association certification
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Missouri as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic setting
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Basic office skills
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients competently
Assist physicians by maximizing patient volume and monitoring high-risk patients
Develop cost-aware care plans with patients and caregivers
Formulate treatment plans including diagnostic tests and interventions
Organize patient care, delegate tasks, and prioritize workload
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off for personal, vacation, and sick days
Six paid holidays per year
CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance
Paid malpractice insurance
Full Job Description
NKC Health Primary Care- Gashland clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you're looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!
CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance
Paid Malpractice
What are the typical hours on the job?
The hours of operation for the Gashland clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.
What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare and perform selective medical services under the direction of physicians.
What does a typical day on the job look like?
Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients
Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.
Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.
What are the requirements for the job?
Master's degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification
Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
2 years' experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty
Current BLS through American Heart Association
Basic office skills
Our North Star:
Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.
