Nurse Practitioner

Midland Care Connection is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care and hospice/palliative care services to older adults and individuals in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings.

This role offers the opportunity to work across two clinical areas: APRN Physician Services, where you will assess and manage acute and chronic health conditions in residential and long-term care settings, and Hospice & Palliative Care, where you will focus on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and evaluate patients with acute and chronic health conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Manage medications and prescribe treatments
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals of care
• Address acute illnesses, chronic disease management, dementia care, and geriatric conditions
• Manage complex symptoms, pain, and end-of-life care concerns
• Discuss goals of care and treatment options with patients and families
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, families, hospice, home health, rehabilitation teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and continuous care
• Work with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Help reduce unnecessary hospital visits by providing accessible care within residential and long-term care settings

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in Kansas
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
• Current BLS certification
• Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life care
• Experience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements
• Experience providing care in patients' homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings

Benefits

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan with employer match
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center providing professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program