APRN

Summary

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that provides primary level of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population in the outpatient and/or the inpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner maintains an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in the health care of individuals. Must be licensed as a registered professional nurse. Under the direction of a physician, provides health care services to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations. Performs or orders X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Administers such therapeutic procedures as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care. Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance. Maintains required records and writes progress notes on patient charts as to status, treatments and procedures using electronic medical records.

Qualifications: Graduation from Nurse Practitioners program, or Master's degree in nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Must be licensed as an APRN in the state of Kansas. Must be willing to practice in a rural setting. Experienced in treating a variety of patients and medical conditions preferred.

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive wages and excellent fringe benefit program. Salary commensurate with experience.