APRN - Immediate Care

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for your next nurse job where you can be a part of a compassionate care-giving team? Are you seeking a job that is meaningful, where co-workers cooperate to ensure that our patients' needs are met? NMC Health is proud to set an award-winning, nurse driven standard for healthcare in the Wichita Metro Area. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation, continuing education, constructive feedback, advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefit plans-to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. At every turn, at every step of our journey you can building a long, successful career with NMC Health. 

Do you love being part of a compassionate care-giving team? We are searching for an APRN to provide care at our  Immediate Care Clinic  here in  Newton, KS . Under administrative direction and guidance provides comprehensive and professional health care to clients in the immediate care setting. Practice is distinguished by autonomy of practice and is characterized by both an increased complexity of clinical decision-making ability and greater skill in managing organizations and environments. Activities are carried out in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing of the Kansas State Board of Nursing’s Practice Act. The nurse in this position demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and experience:

• Master's degree graduate of an accredited school of nursing advanced practice program
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice and its application in the promotion of health outcomes. 
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, especially as appropriate to specialty area.
• High level of skill in utilizing appropriate oral and written communication with clients, physicians, nurses, staff and community members. 
• Expert skill in diagnosis and treatment of individuals, families or communities, including but not limited to interviewing and counseling clients and delegating/assigning duties to others.
• Proficient skill in the application of techniques, procedures and instruments according to recognized policies.
• Demonstrated evidence of considerable ability to exercise independent judgment. 
• Demonstrated evidence of considerable ability to formulate clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic illness and promote wellness.

Licensure, registration or certification:

• Current RN and APRN license in good standing from the Kansas State Board of Nursing
• Holds a number assigned by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Join our Team!  NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.