Ascension

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing
  • BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • 1 year of family practice or urgent care experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries
  • Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests like X-rays and lab studies
  • Perform procedures such as wound repair and foreign body removal
  • Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record
  • Collaborate with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities to engage in community service
Full Job Description


Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Facility Name: K+Stat Urgent Care

Schedule: Full Time

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated independent Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected Urgent Care Clinic, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

  • Join an established team of 1 physicians and 7 APPs
  • Practice setting: Urgent Care
  • Access to onsite X-ray and laboratory services for rapid diagnosis
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting
  • Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests including X-rays, laboratory studies, and point of care testing
  • Provide procedures such as wound repair, splinting, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, and other urgent care interventions within scope of practice
  • Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record


About the Facility
  • K+Stat is staffed to handle multiple patients for minor illnesses and injuries, including pediatrics
  • Serving a population of approximately 130,000 across the Manhattan and surrounding area
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:
  • Master's degree of Nursing required.


Additional Preferences

1 year of family practice or urgent care experience preferred.

Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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