Nurse Practitioner

Hunter Health • Wichita, KS

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This is more than a Nurse Practitioner role—it is an opportunity to help shape the future of family medicine in our community. Hunter Health offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our diverse patient population, providers, and the future of healthcare delivery. Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program is required.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Kansas is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License is required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of previous clinical work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough patient assessments, diagnoses and develops individualized treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provides preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
• Coordinates referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Manages an assigned panel of patients, while maintaining accurate patient records including completed consent forms, documenting procedures, and follow up care.
• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, screening, counseling, and treatment for mental illness, family violence, and diseases of addiction.
• Performs procedures including excisions, biopsies, incisions and drainage, laceration repairs, and additional procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges.
• Assists with training and orienting new clinicians on the HHC care teams.
• Collaborates with supervising physicians on complex and high priority cases to partner on complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions when the disease process exceeds the NP’s education, training, and/or experience.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical quality metrics and standards of care to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and medical management. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive measures.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 30 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Employer-paid Benefits include: Basic life insurance, Short-term disability, Long term disability, Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year, Continuing Education and License Renewal
• Optional Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental life insurance, Accident and critical illness insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match
• As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), Hunter Health is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level