PA or NP for Inpatient Palliative Care
CoxHealth, Springfield, MO, United States
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1112 Palliative Care South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Overview
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.
Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision‑making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a physician for clinical decision‑making, case management and evaluation of performance.
Provide advanced nursing care and treatment to patients; perform physical examinations; order diagnostic tests.
Develop treatment plans and prescribe drugs or other therapies as appropriate.
Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar settings.
Education, Experience, Skills, Licensure
Education: Masters of Science in Nursing
Experience: Required – No prior experience required; Preferred – 1–2 years
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; proficient computer skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration: MO Nurse Practitioner license; successful completion of all department‑specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1112 Palliative Care South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Overview
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.
Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision‑making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a physician for clinical decision‑making, case management and evaluation of performance.
Provide advanced nursing care and treatment to patients; perform physical examinations; order diagnostic tests.
Develop treatment plans and prescribe drugs or other therapies as appropriate.
Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar settings.
Education, Experience, Skills, Licensure
Education: Masters of Science in Nursing
Experience: Required – No prior experience required; Preferred – 1–2 years
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; proficient computer skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration: MO Nurse Practitioner license; successful completion of all department‑specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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