Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - UH2 Primary Care Clinic (Adult Only)
University Health KC · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Description
As our Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), you won’t just be following care plans – you’ll help create them. In this dynamic role, you'll work side-by-side with top-tier physicians and healthcare pros to deliver specialized, high-level care to our unique patient population. From diagnosis to intervention, you’ll use your advanced knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate heart to make a lasting impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Be the go-to expert for a caseload of patients – coordinating, managing, and delivering top-notch care (directly or indirectly).
- Team up with fellow clinicians to develop and deliver meaningful education for patients, families, staff, and students – using teaching strategies that actually work.
- Lead with curiosity: keep growing professionally and dive into quality improvement projects that actually move the needle.
- Offer expert consultation using excellent communication and change management strategies.
- Partner with nursing leadership to shape smarter, stronger clinical practices.
- Manage complex conditions using advanced knowledge in your specialty – think diagnostics, disease management, and patient-centered innovation.
- Represent the team like a pro at local, regional, or national specialty events and consortiums.
- Be a champion for safety, quality improvement, and cultural competence across the board.
- Deliver age-appropriate care with empathy and excellence across the patient lifespan.
- Spread kindness – greet patients, staff, and visitors with professionalism and warmth at every turn.
- Stay up to date on all the important rules and regs – compliance is key, and you’ll help us meet every standard.
What You Bring To The Table (Minimum Requirements)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program
- Current Missouri license as a Registered Professional Nurse
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program with active certification
- Specialty certification (as required by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice)
- Active Collaborative Practice Arrangement with our organization
- 3–5 years of previous experience (bonus points for leadership experience!)
- Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Proven clinical expertise in your area of specialty
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- 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: 3-5 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant (PA).
- Certification: Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Pay
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Benefits
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