Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

DispatchHealth - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role at DispatchHealth involves providing high-quality, in-home medical care to patients in the Kansas City area. This position requires collaboration with DispatchHealth Medical Technicians (DHMTs) to deliver comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for a range of acute illnesses and injuries. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and effective communication with patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT to deliver care in the patient's home.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose complex illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions such as splinting, suturing, and wound care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly.
• Analyze test data to diagnose and arrange follow-up care for patients.
• Educate patients and families on managing their acute illnesses.
• Navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care.
• Communicate effectively with all individuals involved in the patient's care.
• Identify and proactively solve problems in patient care.
• Adhere to clinical and safety standards and protocols.
• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.
• Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams.
• Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings.
• Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth.
• Lead your practice and prioritize patient welfare.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, or relevant areas.
• Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Nationally board certified and current.
• Current BLS required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs while carrying equipment.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a paramedic, RN (ED or ICU), Flight Nurse, or completion of an ENP program or fellowship (NP's) or EM/Hospitalist residency (PA's).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Family and short-term disability leave