Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood Medical Pavilion Clinic

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood Medical Pavilion Clinic

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

LW Pavilion UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Are you an experienced nurse practitioner with a passion for providing exceptional care? Join our team as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver top-notch primary care to a diverse patient population. You'll use your expertise to promote health, prevent disease, assess both physical and psychosocial health, and manage patient care through a holistic, team-based approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct, personalized care to patients while advancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to have you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Comprehensive Care: Provide primary care, manage patient health, and perform assessments to support both physical and psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborative Care: Work hand-in-hand with physicians and healthcare team members to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Patient Education: Promote health, wellness, and disease prevention while supporting patients through their health journeys.
• Clinical Expertise: Stay ahead of the curve in your specialty by applying advanced knowledge and skills in patient care.

What You Need to Bring:

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Current RN license in Missouri.
• Certification: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with active certification.
• Experience: 1-3 years working as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Collaboration: Hold a current Collaborative Practice Arrangement with the organization.
• Certification: Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) verification.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrates expertise in family practice and patient care.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership within your role.

Physician Assistant (PA)

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) who is ready to deliver high-quality care under the guidance of collaborative physicians? As a Physician Assistant (PA), you'll provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, working closely with patients and the healthcare team to provide effective and efficient care. You'll assess and treat patients, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses, and offer preventive advice-all while ensuring the highest standards of care.

If you're looking to expand your skills, work in a supportive environment, and make a direct impact on patient health, we want you to join our team!

What You'll Do:

• Patient Care: Take medical histories, examine patients, make diagnoses, and treat injuries or illnesses under the supervision of a physician.
• Comprehensive Services: Order and interpret lab tests and x-rays, counsel patients, and provide treatments or therapies as per physician agreement.
• Documentation & Records: Accurately document patient evaluations, care plans, and services provided in the medical record.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians to deliver exceptional healthcare and ensure the best outcomes for every patient.

What You Need to Bring:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• Certification: Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensure: Current licensure in the state of Missouri.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant (PA).
• Certification: Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Both roles offer the opportunity to provide essential care and grow your career in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve!