<div class="fieldValueText">SUMMARY: Provides quality radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations assists the physician in diagnosis and treatment of the patient.Implements and assists in duties enabling the Radiology Department to operate efficiently. 
 
EXPERIENCE: 2 years post-graduation hospital experience preferred 
 
LICENSE/CERT: Required: ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiology), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) 
 
EDUCATION: Required: Technical/Certificate - Related Field</div>

North Kansas City Hospital

Radiographer

**Radiologic Technologist**

Provides quality radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations and assists the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Implements and assists in duties enabling the Radiology Department to operate efficiently.

**Job Description**

- Provides quality radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations
- Assists the physician in diagnosis and treatment of the patient
- Implements and assists in duties enabling the Radiology Department to operate efficiently

**Requirements**

- 2 years post-graduation hospital experience preferred
- Required: ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiology)
- Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
- Required: Technical/Certificate - Related Field

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<div class="fieldValueText">SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Technologist of multiimaging modalities. 
 
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years experience in MRI OR CT. 
 
SPECIAL SKILLS: Technically proficient in MRI, CT and Radiology exams. 
 
LICENSE/CERT: Required: ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiology), ARRT(MR) Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) 
 
EDUCATION: Required: Technical/Certificate - Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Multi Mod Tech-PRN Level II

**Multiimaging Technologist**

Join our team as a Multiimaging Technologist, specializing in various imaging modalities. This position requires a strong background in MRI and CT, ensuring high-quality patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

**Job Description**

- Technologist of multiimaging modalities.
- Minimum three years experience in MRI or CT.
- Technically proficient in MRI, CT, and Radiology exams.

**Requirements**

- Required: ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiology)
- Required: ARRT(MR) Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
- Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
- Required: Technical/Certificate - Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

**Multiimaging Technologist**

Join our team as a Multiimaging Technologist, specializing in various imaging modalities. This position requires a strong background in MRI and CT, ensuring high-quality patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

**Job Description**

- Technologist of multiimaging modalities.
- Minimum three years experience in MRI or CT.
- Technically proficient in MRI, CT, and Radiology exams.

**Requirements**

- Required: ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiology)
- ARRT(MR) Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
- BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
- Required: Technical/Certificate - Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

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The NKC Health Medical Group is seeking a Practice Manager to lead our General Surgery - Comprehensive&nbsp;team! If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of our growing team, join our family where there is more for you!

Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are treating patients at a primary care or specialty clinic, or working in one of the corporate support offices, every employee works together to complete this mission. Joining the&nbsp;NKC Health Medical Group means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving our patients better quality of life.

As a Practice Manager, you&#39;ll be overseeing the daily operations of the practice focusing on staff relations, customer service, training/education, and financial management.

Job Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensures practice meets operations, revenue cycle, quality and financial benchmarks.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensures practice meets strategic initiatives and improves fiscal management.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:13px">Demonstrates human resource management through effective talent life cycle management including recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, employee development, engagement, retention, performance management, and time keeping.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensures good provider and physician relationships by promoting teamwork.</li>
</ul>

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelors degree in business administration or healthcare management; five years experience in healthcare management within a medical practice is preferred.&nbsp; Proficient experience in reimbursement procedures, efficient practice operation, budgetary finance skills and excellent communications and interpersonal sills are crucial to the success of this position.

The NKC Health Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
</div>

NKC Health Medical Group

Practice Manager

**Practice Manager**

The NKC Health Medical Group is seeking a Practice Manager to lead our General Surgery - Comprehensive team! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of our growing team, join our family where there is more for you!

Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are treating patients at a primary care or specialty clinic, or working in one of the corporate support offices, every employee works together to complete this mission. Joining the NKC Health Medical Group means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving our patients better quality of life.

As a Practice Manager, you'll be overseeing the daily operations of the practice focusing on staff relations, customer service, training/education, and financial management.

**Job Description**

- Ensures practice meets operations, revenue cycle, quality and financial benchmarks.
- Ensures practice meets strategic initiatives and improves fiscal management.
- Demonstrates human resource management through effective talent life cycle management including recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, employee development, engagement, retention, performance management, and time keeping.
- Ensures good provider and physician relationships by promoting teamwork.

**Requirements**

- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in business administration or healthcare management.
- Five years experience in healthcare management within a medical practice is preferred.
- Proficient experience in reimbursement procedures, efficient practice operation, budgetary finance skills and excellent communications and interpersonal skills are crucial to the success of this position.

The NKC Health Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp;

NKC Health&nbsp;clinic is hiring a Practice Manager! If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Employer matched retirement plan</li>
	<li>Competitive wages</li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>Educational assistance</li>
	<li>Day shift schedules</li>
</ul>

What does a Practice Manager do?

Oversee the day-to-day operation of a 5 or less physician clinic, focusing on physician relationships, staff relations, customer service, and financial management.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

<ul>
	<li>Ensures clinic meets operational, revenue cycle, quality and financial benchmarks.</li>
	<li>Ensures clinic meets strategic initiatives and improves clinic&rsquo;s fiscal management.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates human resource management through effective supervision, recruitment, retention, performance and compliance with Meritas Policies and Procedures, employment laws and regulatory standards.</li>
	<li>Ensures clinic has effective and efficient clinical operations to include patient flow patterns to maximize physician schedules, referral management process, patient communication and scheduling to foster a customer service focus and culture.</li>
</ul>

What are the requirements for the job?

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration.</li>
	<li>5 years of experience in physician&rsquo;s office setting</li>
	<li>Financial management skills, focused on cost containment, reimbursement, and collection practices.</li>
	<li>Proficient experience in reimbursement procedures, efficient practice operation, budgetary finance skills and excellent communications and interpersonal sills are crucial to the success of this position.</li>
	<li>Basic office skills, billing and EMR computer systems</li>
</ul>

Our North Star: 

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
</div>

**Practice Manager**

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health clinic is hiring a Practice Manager! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

**Job Description**

- Oversee the day-to-day operation of a 5 or less physician clinic, focusing on physician relationships, staff relations, customer service, and financial management.
- Ensure clinic meets operational, revenue cycle, quality and financial benchmarks.
- Ensure clinic meets strategic initiatives and improves clinic’s fiscal management.
- Demonstrate human resource management through effective supervision, recruitment, retention, performance and compliance with Meritas Policies and Procedures, employment laws and regulatory standards.
- Ensure clinic has effective and efficient clinical operations to include patient flow patterns to maximize physician schedules, referral management process, patient communication and scheduling to foster a customer service focus and culture.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration.
- 5 years of experience in physician’s office setting.
- Financial management skills, focused on cost containment, reimbursement, and collection practices.
- Proficient experience in reimbursement procedures, efficient practice operation, budgetary finance skills and excellent communications and interpersonal skills are crucial to the success of this position.
- Basic office skills, billing and EMR computer systems.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA).
- Employer matched retirement plan.
- Competitive wages.
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Educational assistance.
- Day shift schedules.

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; 

NKC Health Lung Care&nbsp;clinic is hiring a Patient Service Representative!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Employer matched retirement plan</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>Educational assistance</li>
	<li>Day shift schedules</li>
</ul>

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the Lung Care&nbsp;clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients. 

What does a Patient Service Representative do?

As a patient service representative, you will perform front office duties, focusing on customer service and billing accuracy and efficiency.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

<ul>
	<li>Completes patient registration and eligibility verification accurately and in a timely manner.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Informs patients of their co-pay/deductible responsibility, collects co-payments and patient balances and records payments accurately. Checks patients out and assists patients with scheduling follow up appointments. Coordinates receipt and transfer of patient medical records in a HIPAA-compliant manner. </li>
	<li>Schedules appointments efficiently to meet provider and patient expectations. Searches for patients using two patient identifiers to reduce errors and to avoid creating duplicate accounts. </li>
	<li>Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates professionalism by articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility and accountability for actions, adhering to policies and procedures, demonstrating leadership supporting&nbsp;NKC Health initiatives.</li>
</ul>

What are the requirements for the job?

<ul>
	<li>High School diploma or GED equivalent</li>
	<li>Two years of experience in a physician&rsquo;s office or healthcare setting</li>
	<li>Customer service skills</li>
	<li>Basic office skills&nbsp;</li>
	<li>CPT and diagnosis coding experience is a plus</li>
</ul>

Our North Star: 

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
</div>
</div>

Patient Service Representative

**Patient Service Representative**

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health Lung Care clinic is hiring a Patient Service Representative! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

**Job Description**

- Perform front office duties, focusing on customer service and billing accuracy and efficiency.
- Complete patient registration and eligibility verification accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate a positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone.
- Inform patients of their co-pay/deductible responsibility, collect co-payments and patient balances, and record payments accurately.
- Check patients out and assist patients with scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Coordinate receipt and transfer of patient medical records in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
- Schedule appointments efficiently to meet provider and patient expectations.
- Search for patients using two patient identifiers to reduce errors and avoid creating duplicate accounts.
- Demonstrate professionalism by articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility and accountability for actions, adhering to policies and procedures, and demonstrating leadership supporting NKC Health initiatives.

**Requirements**

- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a physician’s office or healthcare setting.
- Customer service skills.
- Basic office skills.
- CPT and diagnosis coding experience is a plus.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA).
- Employer matched retirement plan.
- Competitive wages.
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Educational assistance.
- Day shift schedules.

**Community Overview**

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more. 

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; 

NKC Health General Surgery- Comprehensive&nbsp;clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Paid Malpractice</li>
</ul>

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the General Surgery - Comprehensive&nbsp;clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients. 

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare and perform selective medical services under the direction of physicians.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

<ul>
	<li>Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.</li>
	<li>Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.</li>
	<li>Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.</li>
</ul>

What are the requirements for the job?

<ul>
	<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner </li>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty</li>
	<li>Current BLS through American Heart Association</li>
	<li>Basic office skills</li>
</ul>

Our North Star: 

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
</div>

Nurse Practitioner

**Nurse Practitioner**

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. 

NKC Health General Surgery - Comprehensive clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

**Job Description**

- Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.
- Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high-risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow-up on diagnostic test results.
- Develops with the patient and/or caregivers a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
- Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.

**Requirements**

- Master’s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification.
- Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty.
- Current BLS through American Heart Association.
- Basic office skills.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA).
- Competitive wages.
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance.
- Paid malpractice.

**Typical Hours**

The hours of operation for the General Surgery - Comprehensive clinic are Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

**Our North Star**

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more. 

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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NKC Health is hiring a Physician Assistant&nbsp;to join our Comprehensive Surgery team in the Northland!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health team!

Here at NKC Health our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; Joining NKC Health means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.&nbsp; 

Reasons to Join NKC Health:

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>Educational assistance</li>
	<li>Day shift schedules</li>
</ul>

Job Description:

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high-risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician. 

Job Duties: 

<ul>
	<li>Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients. </li>
	<li>Assist physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.</li>
	<li>Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need. </li>
	<li>Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.</li>
	<li>Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; </li>
	<li>Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.</li>
	<li>Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting. </li>
	<li>Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education. </li>
	<li>Hosts floor specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.</li>
</ul>

Minimum Qualifications:

<ul>
	<li>Masters Degree in&nbsp;Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant</li>
	<li>4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred</li>
	<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required</li>
	<li>High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care</li>
	<li>Proficiency with electronic health records and database management.&nbsp; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li>
</ul>

More Possibilities: 

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
</div>

Physician Assistant - Surgical

**Physician Assistant**

NKC Health is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Surgery team in the Northland! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health team!

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. Joining NKC Health means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.

**Reasons to Join NKC Health**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
- Six paid holidays per year
- Educational assistance
- Day shift schedules

**Job Description**

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team, the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists the surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts as a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high-risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician.

**Job Duties**

- Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients.
- Assists physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.
- Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need.
- Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high-risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow-up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.
- Develops with the patient and/or caregivers a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.
- Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.
- Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting.
- Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.
- Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing workload and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.
- Hosts floor-specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.

**Requirements**

- Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification
- Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant
- 4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required
- High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care
- Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**More Possibilities**

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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<div class="fieldValueText">You will provide expert postanesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients&nbsp;smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of care whether it&#39;s inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care. Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology,urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same! Magnet Hospital: Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level. Specialized Expertise: You will provide immediate postanesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey. Collaboration &amp; Autonomy: Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment.</div>

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<div class="fieldValueText">SUMMARY:&nbsp;Under the direction of the department director/charge nurse, provides care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 
 
EXPERIENCE: One-year critical care or PACU experience 
 
SPECIAL SKILLS: Hemodynamics, phlebotomy and airway management 
 
OTHER: Basic computer skills 
 
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), PALS (Pediatric Life Support) 
 
EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing</div>
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RN-Perioperative - Main PACU

**Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse**

You will provide expert postanesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients' smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of care whether it's inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care. Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same! Magnet Hospital: Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level. Specialized Expertise: You will provide immediate postanesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey. Collaboration & Autonomy: Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment.

**Job Description**

- Provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the direction of the department director/charge nurse.
- Ensure smooth recovery and safe transition for patients post-procedure.
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to foster a supportive team environment.

**Requirements**

- One year of critical care or PACU experience.
- Special skills in hemodynamics, phlebotomy, and airway management.
- Basic computer skills.
- Required licenses/certifications: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), PALS (Pediatric Life Support).
- Required education: Associates in Nursing; Preferred: Bachelors in Nursing.

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<div class="fieldValueText">SUMMARY: SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Nurse Director/charge nurse patients and families are provided with competent holistic care based on the nursing process. 
 
EXPERIENCE: One year medical/surgical experience; one year ICU.Experienced nurses must have ACLS upon hire, graduate nurses and nurses new to Critical Care must attain ACLS within 12 months of hire/transition. 
 
OTHER: Basic computer skills 
 
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) 
 
EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing</div>
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Charge Nurse (Primary) Trauma/Neuro ICU

**Registered Nurse**

Under the direction of the Nurse Director/charge nurse, patients and families are provided with competent holistic care based on the nursing process.

**Job Description**

- One year medical/surgical experience; one year ICU.
- Experienced nurses must have ACLS upon hire; graduate nurses and nurses new to Critical Care must attain ACLS within 12 months of hire/transition.

**Requirements**

- Basic computer skills
- Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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