Nurse Practitioner: Independent Care & Diagnostics

Saratoga Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the VA Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, in a full-time or locum tenens capacity. The role involves independent assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and trauma, as well as chronic disease management and patient counseling.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, be currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, and have at least one year of recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently registered with the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Must have at least one year of relevant nursing experience in the past year.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and trauma.
• Manage chronic health problems.
• Perform physical exams, administer immunizations, prescribe medications, and counsel patients.
• Order and interpret lab tests, X-rays, ECGs, etc.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current Kansas State Board of Nursing license

Job description

Saratoga Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the VA Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, in a full-time or locum tenens capacity. The role involves independent assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and trauma, as well as chronic disease management and patient counseling.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, be currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, and have at least one year of recent relevant experience.