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LiveWell Homecare Agency
Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$122,631 / year median in Kansas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
The Advance Practice Provider (APP), including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care. They collaborate with a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a primary care setting. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, monitors, and manages patients using advanced clinical assessment skills and therapeutics, working under physician supervision.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Degree
- Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician Assistant Licensure
- BLS and ACLS certification
- No prior experience required
Skills:
- Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Mathematical, analytical, and literacy skills
- Proficiency in computer charting and Excel
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Mental & Emotional Requirements:
- Manage stress and decision-making under pressure
- Handle multiple priorities and work independently
- Appropriately manage emotions and interactions in high-stress situations
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
- Use of CRT monitors
Physical Requirements:
- Medium work; ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs., perform repetitive motions, and distinguish colors
- Good manual dexterity and vision are essential
Benefits
- Dental Insurance