Nurse Practitioner or Physician Asst - Orthopedic Clinic

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Orthopedic Clinic at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role supports orthopedic care teams and provides advanced patient management.

The position requires NP/PA certification, Missouri licensure, and clinical experience in orthopedics. Flexible collaboration with physicians and adherence to patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Missouri RN license in good standing.
• NP/PA certification and active certification.
• Collaborative Practice Arrangement with the organization.
• Current BCLS verification.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in orthopedic care.
• Demonstrates leadership ability.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• ACLS certification (required to be maintained).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care in collaboration with orthopedic physicians.
• Maintain an advanced knowledge base for assessment, treatment, and disease management.
• Perform selective diagnostic or interventional procedures under physician supervision if applicable.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Asst - Orthopedic Clinic101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 1 (UH1)Kansas City, Missouri

Department

UH1 Clinic Orthopedic UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

The Advance Practice Registered Nurse- Clinical Specialty provides an advanced level of care in collaboration with specialty physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population. Maintains an advanced knowledge base and skill in the assessment and treatment of disease and management of health/illness where Clinical Specialty is a preferred treatment resource for patients. May perform specific diagnostic and/or interventional procedures under the supervision of the physician.

Minimum Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Maintain current licensed as a registered professional nurse in Missouri
• Graduation and certification for Nurse Practitioner program; must maintain active certification
• Certification in specialty as approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice may be required.
• Holds current Collaborative Practice Arrangement with the organization as a provider
• Current BCLS verification
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in area of specialty practice
• Demonstrates leadership ability
• 3-5 years clinical experience
• Current ACLS and must be maintained in a current/active state for continued employment when required by the department