Primary Care APP

NKC Health Primary Care clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance
• Paid Malpractice

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare and perform selective medical services under the direction of physicians.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.
• Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.
• Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Master’s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification
• Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• Basic office skills