Urgent Care Lead NP: Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME support

Leadership development resources

Generous PTO and paid family leave

Investment in technology and practice

Job summary

SSM Health in Saint Charles, Missouri, seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Lead to head our urgent care team on Kisker Road. This role blends clinical excellence with leadership, supporting advanced practice providers and driving collaboration, quality initiatives, and outstanding patient experiences.

You will mentor staff, partner with physicians and operations, and help shape the future of care within a growing, mission-driven system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure or eligibility.
• Acute care clinical experience with leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality acute and episodic patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Serve as a clinical leader, supporting advanced practice providers and fostering collaboration.
• Partner with operational and physician leadership to advance quality and patient experience initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and support team members while promoting professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Acute care NP experience

Communication skills

Team development

Education

MSN or DNP equivalent

Job description

SSM Health in Saint Charles, Missouri, seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Lead to head our urgent care team on Kisker Road. This role blends clinical excellence with leadership, supporting advanced practice providers and driving collaboration, quality initiatives, and outstanding patient experiences.

You will mentor staff, partner with physicians and operations, and help shape the future of care within a growing, mission-driven system.