Job Overview:Our ideal Nurse Practitioner candidate will work independently and must be responsible, self-confident, and have excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Nurse Practitioner will work with a variety of patients and must be caring, compassionate, and able to communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds. They will promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Duties:- Take medical histories and perform patient examinations.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
- Make diagnoses.
- Provide treatment.
- Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes.
- Perform preventive procedures such as immunizations.
- Prescribe medications and other therapies.
- Monitor and record patient progress.
- Educate patients about their health and instruct them in self-care techniques.
- Promote wellness practices.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
- Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to perform work of lesser responsibility when workload of the department so requires.
- Refer patients to other physicians and other health care providers as needed.
Benefits: Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- 4-day Work Week
- Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
- Vision
- Free dental and life insurance and long-term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
- 403b retirement match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Day One PTO Accrual
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Free On-Site Fitness Facility
Requirements
Required: A registered nurse who has completed advanced education, usually a master's in nursing degree with an emphasis in nurse practitioner.
Minimum Work Experience:Two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Preferably working with underserved populations in psychiatry.
Required Licenses/CertificationsMissouri State Advance Practice Nurse License
Current BLS Certification required.
Psychiatric Certification is required.
