Jumpstart your career as a Nurse Practitioner with SSM Health - Busy practice at St Mary's Hospital seeking dedicated NP

SSM Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical innovation. Our team at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis is dedicated to providing comprehensive internal medicine services with a focus on compassionate and personalized care.

**As a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine at

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough health assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests to evaluate patients' health status and formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Primary Care Services: Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions.
• Treatment Planning and Management: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices, including prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating referrals to specialists as needed.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment options, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications. Empower patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions and self-management strategies.
• Collaborative Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives to enhance the quality and safety of patient care, promote clinical excellence, and achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Missouri with national certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in internal medicine or a related specialty preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Sign-on bonus available
• Professional development opportunities, including continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Join SSM Health at St. Mary's Hospital and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community through exceptional internal medicine care. Apply today to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and advance your career with SSM Health!