About this opportunity
SSM Health lists this Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner opportunity in bridgeton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, and SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis are recruiting for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Complex Care Clinic. This is a PRN/Fill-In role that offers a competitive rate based on experience, malpractice coverage, but no other benefits.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
2+ years experience working as an NP or PA in Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care
Missouri registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure or certified physician assistant
Job Highlights:
Outpatient only covering a minimum of two shifts per month at SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis and covering provider PTO and sick days as available at both SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis and SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton.
Complete pre-surgery evaluations and determine optimization needs based on algorithms and clinical pathways
We focus on optimizing medical conditions and often coordinate care with patients' PCP or specialiststhere is limited ordering of testing and medications with this portion of the role
The transitional care is a post-discharge clinic focused on preventing hospital readmissions. We evaluate patients within the first week post-discharge, assess status, and treat/refer as needed
This role requires strong evaluation and assessment skills
Limited diagnostic workups and prescriptions are involved in this setting
Strong department onboarding and mentorship
Fantastic team and department culture and collaboration
About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital: Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 540-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location, and offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery.
Community Description: Bridgeton, Missouri is an established North St. Louis County community that offers residents a convenient home base with easy access to the amenities of the greater St. Louis metro area. Residents can enjoy local dining, shopping, parks, and recreation, along with nearby access to St. Louis attractions, cultural destinations, major sports venues, entertainment, and regional employment centers. With its neighborhood feel and strong connection to the broader metro area, Bridgeton offers a practical, well-located place to live while staying close to everything St. Louis has to offer.
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Worksite address
bridgeton, MO, 63044, US
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