Ascension

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension$92K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Certification as Nurse Practitioner from Kansas Board of Nursing needed before hire.
  • Active State RN license preferred.
  • BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of start date.
  • Eligibility for DEA registration essential.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain and document patient histories through interviews and examinations.
  • Conduct preventative health assessments and screenings for patients.
  • Perform and interpret diagnostic tests as necessary.
  • Educate patients and families on health issues and treatment options.
  • Collaborate with a team to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Adhere to nursing policies and standards when documenting care.
  • Engage in a supportive team environment with no on-call duties.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options and wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match plans
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Community engagement initiatives
Full Job Description
Location: Wichita, Kansas

Facility Name: Ascension Medical Group Via Christi

Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Specialty: Urgent Care

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice.

  • Work within a collaborative and team-oriented environment that prioritizes high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary cooperation.
  • Call structure:No Call
  • Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care.
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
  • Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
  • Must be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility
  • Serving a population of approximately 500,000.
  • 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.


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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