Meritas Health, a subsidiary of North Kansas City Hospital, is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Occupational Medicine team! As a nurse practitioner, you will providing healthcare and preform selective medical services under the direction of physicians. If you are committed to providing quality, compassionate care, then we want you! Here at Meritas our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are treating patients at a primary care or specialty clinic, every employee works together to complete this mission. Joining Meritas means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life. Job Duties: Completely assesses, diagnoses and treats patients. Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results. Develops with patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Nursing and maintain board/association certification Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner. 2 years experience as NP in a clinic specialty Current BLS Basic office skills More Possibilities As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at Meritas, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our Meritas family, where your voice counts. Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
