Advanced Practitioner Job Search: Opportunity Details
Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care at busy Richmond Heights practice location - Full Time
Opportunity Criteria
Job Description
As a Family Nurse Practitioner at SSM Health in Richmond Heights, Missouri, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages within a collaborative healthcare team. You will provide personalized, evidence-based care focused on promoting health and preventing disease in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough assessments, including medical history reviews and physical examinations, to diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions in patients of all ages.
Primary Care Services: Provide a full spectrum of primary care services, including health promotion, disease prevention, routine screenings, vaccinations, and management of common illnesses and injuries.
Chronic Disease Management: Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD. Monitor disease progression, adjust treatment regimens, and educate patients on self-management strategies.
Patient Education: Empower patients and families by providing comprehensive education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options. Address questions, concerns, and health-related inquiries to promote informed decision-making and adherence to care plans.
Collaborative Care: Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care across multiple disciplines and healthcare settings. Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care using electronic health record systems in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to enhance the delivery of primary care services, optimize patient outcomes, and ensure adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Missouri with national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee wellness programs and resources
Join the SSM Health team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in Richmond Heights, Missouri. With our supportive work environment and commitment to excellence, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while delivering exceptional care to our community. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with SSM Health!
About SSM Health:
SSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.
Community Description:
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there’s always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Facility & Address
MO-SSM Health Medical Group Richmond Heights The Boulevard
- 19 The Boulevard Richmond Heights MO 63117
Links
Contact Information
.jpg)
Hollie Moore, CPRP Talent Acquisition Partner, Provider
- Phone:314-989-6796
- Email:Click to email
R103222
When making contact with the person who posted this opportunity, please tell them you saw their posting on PracticeMatch.
This site is only intended for job seekers to contact the organizations posting jobs. Use of this site for solicitation and other unintended purposes is prohibited.