Nurse Practitioner

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)

Competitive wages

Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick

Six paid holidays per year

CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance

Paid Malpractice

Job summary

At NKC Health, we are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to empower hope and healing in our communities. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and provide treatment under physician guidance, working collaboratively to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in nursing, licensure in Missouri, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off, as well as a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and board/association certification.
• Licensed by Missouri as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• 2 years experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty.
• Current BLS through American Heart Association.
• Basic office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients competently.
• Assist physicians by maximizing patient volume and monitoring high risk patients.
• Formulate cost-aware treatment plans and educate patients.
• Organize patient care and improve clinical processes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Clinical organization

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse

BLS certification

Job description

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health Occupational Medicine clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance
• Paid Malpractice

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare and perform selective medical services under the direction of physicians.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.
• Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.
• Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Master’s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification
• Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• Basic office skills

Our North Star

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.