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Western Missouri Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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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.

$119,603 / year median in Missouri

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Description This full-time position is responsible for providing patient care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices and within scope of practice. Works collaboratively with physicians. Provider with geriatrics experience and/or passion is preferred.
Core privileges:
Include the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient's medical, physical and psychosocial status including: Completion of history and physical examination, consultations, progress notes in timely fashion as specified in the bylaws. Conduct preventative screening exams and testing. Identify medical and health risks and need, required knowledge of acute illnesses and occupational health/worker's compensation. Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination and clinical findings. Participate in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans. Requirements Nurse Practitioner requirements
Education :
Master's Degree required.
Experience :
1-2 years' related experience required.
Certificate/License/Registration :
Current registered nurse (RN) license and advanced (APRN) license from the State of Missouri required or Masters Physician Assistant Studies and Physician Assistant (PA-C) license from the State of Missouri. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Current Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) license required/BNDD (within 6 months of hire). DOT Physical Certification required (within 6 months of hire). Experience and/or passion for geriatrics preferred.
Opportunity Highlights:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule with one administrative day. Relocation assistance eligible. Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
EMR:
Oracle Cerner