Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner OpportunityThis is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice.Location: Wichita, KansasFacility Name: Ascension Medical Group Via ChristiSchedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week Specialty: Urgent CareWhat You Will DoWork within a collaborative and team-oriented environment that prioritizes high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary cooperation.Call structure: No CallObtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care.Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.Must be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registrationAbout the FacilityServing a population of approximately 500,000.Integrated referral networkPart of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health systemWhy Physicians Choose AscensionPhysician-led, collaborative cultureLong-term practice stabilityNational network with local autonomyMission-centered care rooted in serviceWhat You Will NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred.Education:Master's degree of Nursing required.Visa EligibilityNoneEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerEqual employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.Why Join Our Team?Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.BenefitsPaid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.