Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for part-time urgent care in Wichita, Kansas. The role offers 2x12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends in a busy, well-respected clinic.

You will collect patient histories, perform exams, order and interpret tests, and provide preventive care and education to patients and families. Licensure and DEA registration eligibility are required, with ongoing professional development supported.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month of hire date.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; document care.
• Provide preventative care, immunizations, and counseling.

Skills

BLS Provider

NP credential

RN license

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Facility Name: Ascension Medical Group Via Christi

Schedule: Part-time (2x12-hour shifts per week rotating, including every third weekend)

Specialty: Urgent Care

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected urgent care.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Work within a collaborative and team-oriented environment that prioritizes high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary cooperation.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care.
• Call structure: No Call
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• About the Facility
• Serving a population of approximately 500,000.
• 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

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• 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: 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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