Job Summary
Job Description
SSM Health is actively searching for a dedicated and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to become an integral part of our dynamic healthcare team in Jefferson City, Missouri. In this role, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive primary care services with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring individualized and evidence-based care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and practice guidelines.
- Provide patient education on preventive healthcare measures, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of Missouri.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Experience in primary care or family medicine is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive patient-provider relationships.
- Commitment to staying current with advancements in healthcare and continuously improving clinical skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the local community.
If you are a passionate and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner looking to contribute to a patient-centered healthcare organization, we invite you to apply and join us in providing exceptional care to our community.
Located in Missouris state capital for more than 100 years, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Jefferson City is a full-service, community hospital with a rich history. The hospital moved to a new state-of-the-art building in 2014 and features an evidence-based design that focuses on healing environments and patient safety.
We serve patients in need of emergency, cardiology, orthopedic, cancer, maternity, and medical imaging services. We consistently offer the latest advances in medical services to provide our patients with exceptional health care. With an emphasis on privacy, safety, efficiency, access, and healing, youll notice the SSM Health difference from the moment you enter our facilities.
In the heart of Missouri lies the capital city, two huge lakes and the largest university in the state. Smaller cities like Jefferson City, our capital, and Columbia, home of the University of Missouri, offer vibrant communities buzzing with activity, yet free of the hustle and bustle of larger metropolitan areas. Here youll find clever cuisine, fun events, picturesque parks and historical sites within friendly communities. Or, if you want to get away from it all and experience the wonders of nature, the Lake of the Ozarks offers 1,150 miles of shoreline, making it the destination for lake activity in Missouri.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.