Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. NKC Health - Medical Oncology 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 Our North Star: Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more. NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
