What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Western Missouri Medical Center?
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.
The Community: The Warrensburg area is known for its golf, hiking, fishing, dining, and active government & citizenship. Enjoy a variety of lakes, bicycle paths, hiking trails, & farmers markets.
- Friendly, affordable, & peaceful quality of life.
- Home to the University of Central Missouri and Whiteman Airforce Base.
- Diverse small community located conveniently close to Kansas City.
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 8am-5pm schedule with one administrative day.
- Relocation assistance eligible.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
- EMR: Oracle Cerner
