Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Other insurance options

Job summary

K+Stat Urgent Care, part of Ascension Health, is hiring in Manhattan, Kansas. The team includes 1 physician and 7 APPs for a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will evaluate, diagnose and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries, order and interpret tests, and perform procedures within your scope.

Access to onsite radiology and lab services supports rapid diagnosis. The facility serves ~130,000 in the area and operates within a national nonprofit Catholic health system offering competitive

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credential required before hire date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Order, interpret and communicate diagnostic tests (X-ray, labs, point-of-care testing).
• Provide procedures such as wound repair, splinting, incision and drainage, foreign body removal within scope.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

BLS Certification

Urgent care experience

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed

Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Facility Name: K+Stat Urgent Care

Schedule: Full Time

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of 1 physicians and 7 APPs
• Practice setting: Urgent Care
• Access to onsite X-ray and laboratory services for rapid diagnosis
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests including X-rays, laboratory studies, and point of care testing
• Provide procedures such as wound repair, splinting, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, and other urgent care interventions within scope of practice
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record

About the Facility

• K+Stat is staffed to handle multiple patients for minor illnesses and injuries, including pediatrics
• Serving a population of approximately 130,000 across the Manhattan and surrounding area
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

I year of family medicine or urgent care experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.