Nurse Practitioner — Skilled Nursing Care & Wellness

Healthcare Nursing of Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Medical Practice in Missouri is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide care at a skilled nursing facility. New graduates with strong clinical capabilities are welcome to apply. Competitive compensation will be offered, commensurate with experience.

Extensive training and ongoing support are provided. Key duties include patient assessments, collaborating with physicians, documenting care, and educating patients on treatment plans, wellness, and health maintenance.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, health promotion, infection control, medication administration, and pain management.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Commitment to self-development and staying current with professional standards.
• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of quality patient care in a respectful, professional manner.
• Collaborate with physicians by identifying patient care issues, providing clinical insights, and implementing directives.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including interviews, physical exams, and medical history reviews.
• Document all patient care activities thoroughly and accurately in medical records.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound management.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with infection control policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to team growth and education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Medication administration

Pain management

Communication with patients/families

Education

Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Job description

A Medical Practice in Missouri is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide care at a skilled nursing facility. New graduates with strong clinical capabilities are welcome to apply. Competitive compensation will be offered, commensurate with experience.

Extensive training and ongoing support are provided. Key duties include patient assessments, collaborating with physicians, documenting care, and educating patients on treatment plans, wellness, and health maintenance.