KCOM - Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

KCOM - Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Kirksville, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=800+W+Jefferson+St+Kirksville+MO+USA+63501)

Description

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, exempt Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner on the Kirksville, MO campus. This position will provide comprehensive family medicine medical services for members of the community/clinical partners. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Executive Director of Practice Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and Scholarship Advancement – Facilitate residents’ involvement in educational and scholarly activities.

• Resource and Operations Management – Provide acute clinical care services within the FM program; provide and manage direct patient care physical exams, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, treatments; participate in recruitment and selection of clinical candidates.

• Culture and Climate Leadership – Train and supervise medical students in the clinic; work with other clinic physicians to ensure a positive clinic climate; direct and coordinate patient care activities with nursing and other support staff.

• Assessment and Quality Assurance – Follow established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement work.

• Internal and External Representation – Participate in committees, tasks forces, internal review committees as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• NP/PA degree required.

• BS (or equivalent terminal degree in closely related field) preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge in departmental area, higher education leadership, pedagogy, and scholarly research.

• Missouri license required.

• One to three years work experience required.

• Evidence of successful collaboration, mentorship, and administrative excellence.

• Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education experience preferred.

• Excellent patient care.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.