Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

CareArc is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to all members of our community. 

The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced primary care services for patients across the lifespan, addressing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions. This role works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, dentists, and support staff to improve health outcomes and ensure comprehensive patient care.  

Why Join CareArc?

At CareArc, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of underserved populations while enjoying a supportive team environment, work-life balance, and excellent benefits.

Position Highlights

• Biweekly salary
• No nights, weekends, or major call responsibilities
• Collaborate, team-based care model
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and community health programs
• Eligible employer for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Punctuality and being present are the first essential functions of all jobs at CareArc.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and interpret diagnostic tests and examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in compliance with Kansas licensure requirements.
• Conduct routine wellness visits, preventive exams, and annual physicals.
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding disease prevention, treatment, and self-management.
• Schedule and oversee follow-up care to monitor treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to manage complex and co-morbid conditions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations and payer requirements, and participate in evidence-based practices.
• Participate in daily team huddles and organizational quality improvement activities.
• Support community health initiatives and CareArc's mission of improving access to care. 
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examinations to diagnose patients' conditions.  
  
• Designs individualized care plans using a variety of treatments.  
• Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. 
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.   
• Serves on committees to promote or maintain community health services or delivery systems. 

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Kansas
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
  
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in family practice preferred
• Experience working with underserved or rural populations
  

Benefits

CareArc offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Guaranteed biweekly salary
• Paid Time Off (up to 200 hours annually)
• Ten paid holidays per year
• KPERS retirement participation
• 403(b) retirement savings options
• CME allowance and paid educational leave
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family on day one
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Repayment through National Health Service Corps
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Employee and family medical and dental discounts
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options
• Supplemental insurances available
  

About CareArc

CareArc is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving individuals and families throughout east-central Kansas.  We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community support services regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care.  We value diversity, teamwork, innovation, and service, creating an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.   

Life in Emporia, Kansas:

Emporia offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities.  Located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and the Kansas Turnpike, Emporia is a thriving community. Emporia is known for its strong healthcare community, quality schools, outdoor recreation, and nationally recognized events such as Unbound Gravel and the Dynamic Disc Open, and is the founding city of Veterans Day. Home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College.  The community provides an excellent quality of life, affordable housing, and a welcoming atmosphere for professionals and families alike. Being a center for diverse manufacturing, trade, education, medicine, and tourism is a fact this city takes pride in.

CareArc is an EEO.