APRN | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | Physician Services

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision plans

FSA/HSA with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Retirement plan 403(b)

Employee assistance program

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered primary care to older adults in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings. The NP will assess, manage, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, supporting dementia and geriatric needs.

Travel to home and community sites is required. The role emphasizes individualized treatment plans, collaboration with physicians and caregivers, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current APRN licensure and board certification.
• Prescriptive authority in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to older adults in residential and long-term care settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; monitor patient health.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, hospice, home health and rehabilitation teams.
• Assist families in understanding treatment options and goals of care.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Prescriptive authority

Travel for home visits

Education

Master of Nursing (APRN)

APRN licensure & board certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Topeka, KS 66614

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

Physician Services

Healthcare practice that provides personalized primary care services for older adults and individuals living in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings. The organization focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered medical care directly within residential and long-term care facilities to improve comfort, accessibility, and continuity of care. Their providers specialize in coordinating care with hospice, home health, and rehabilitation teams to support patients with aging-related conditions, chronic illnesses, recovery needs, and dementia care. The group emphasizes individualized treatment plans, collaborative care coordination, and improving quality of life for patients and their families.

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to older adults and individuals residing in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings. The role focuses on assessing and managing acute and chronic health conditions, monitoring changes in patients’ health, developing individualized treatment plans, and supporting patients throughout recovery and long-term care.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, caregivers, families, hospice, home health, rehabilitation, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and continuous care. Responsibilities may include performing physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing medications, addressing acute illnesses and chronic disease, providing dementia and geriatric care, and helping patients and families understand treatment options and goals of care.

By providing medical care directly within residential and long-term care settings, the Nurse Practitioner helps improve accessibility, continuity of care, comfort, and overall quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospital visits and supporting patients through changes in their health and functional needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current APRN licensure and board certification
• Prescriptive authority in the state of Kansas
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or chronic disease management
• Strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• CPR certification
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel for home/community visits
• Ability to work in clinic, home, and community-based settings

Preferred

• Experience working with older adult populations and complex medical conditions
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong patient-centered and preventive care approach
• Ability to work independently and manage changing participant needs
• Experience collaborating with families and caregivers
• Ability to recognize early changes in condition to help prevent hospitalizations

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.