Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3><p style="margin: 0px"><span style=" font-weight: 400">This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated provider to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Join an established team of Urgent Care providers</span></li><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Practice setting: Outpatient</span></li><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Employed position within a nonprofit health system</span></li><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration</span></li><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Conduct thorough patient evaluations through detailed histories, physical exams, and observational interviews. Confidently order, perform, and interpret essential diagnostic studies to guide your clinical decisions.</li><li style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinate seamless care transitions by managing referrals to trusted specialists and community resources, while ensuring all clinical documentation is accurately maintained in accordance with network nursing policies and specialty standards.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"><strong>About the Facility</strong><br /></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Urgent Care Locations Ascension St. John</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Serving a population of approximately one million</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Integrated referral network</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"><strong style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, 'MS Sans Serif', SimSun, Hei, STHeiti, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Why Providers Choose Ascension</span></strong><br /></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Physician-led, collaborative culture</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Long-term practice stability</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">National network with local autonomy</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Mission-centered care rooted in service</span></li></ul> <h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Licensure / Certification / Registration:</p><ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. For incumbents working in Kansas-based facilities, licensure through the Kansas Board of Nursing will be required.</li><li>Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.</li><li>Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing preferred.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Education:</p><ul><li>Master's degree of Nursing required.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Comprehensive health coverage: </b>medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Financial security & retirement:</b> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Time to recharge:</b> paid time off (PTO) and holidays</p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Career growth: </b>Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Emotional well-being:</b> Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Family support:</b> parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</p></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p style="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><b>Other benefits:</b> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</p></li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-style:italic"><br></span> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3><p>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.</p> <p><b>Equal employment opportunity employer</b></p> <p>Ascension 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. 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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.</p> <p><b>E-Verify statement</b></p> <p>Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a> for more information.</p> <div> </div> <div> </div>