Family Nurse Practitioner

Simple Staffing Inc.

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-site education center

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to older adults in residential and long-term care settings. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver patient-centered care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support patients through recovery and end-of-life care.

You will work within hospice and palliative care programs, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in Kansas.
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Graduate degree from an accredited NP program.
Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications.
Current BLS certification.
Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner.
Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage acute and chronic health conditions in older adults.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop and update care plans.
Prescribe medications and coordinate with physicians, nursing, hospice and home health teams.
Provide dementia and geriatric care; support patients and families in goals of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Clinical decision-making

Documentation accuracy

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (KS)

NP national board certification

Graduate NP degree

DEA registration

BLS certification

Direct patient care experience

Job description

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.

APRN 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.

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.

APRN Hospice & Palliative Care

Midland Care Connection’s Hospice and Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and their families through every step of the journey. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Midland Care provides personalized medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support in the setting that best meets each patient’s needs.

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, manages complex symptoms, prescribes medications, and develops or updates individualized care plans. They work closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey. The Nurse Practitioner also collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient’s wishes.

Required Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
Current BLS certification
Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner
Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it
Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life careExperience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements
Experience providing care in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings

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

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
Current BLS certification
Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse PractitionerStrong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation