SSM Health

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.. 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). The health system includes 24 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, a technology company and an Accountable Care Organization.. SSM Medical Group is a member of SSM Health Care-St. Louis and includes almost 400 primary and specialty care physicians in 65 locations, including 6 urgent care clinics and 5 Express Clinics.. Our clinics are located in north, south and mid St. Louis County; in St. Charles County; in Warrenton and Troy, Missouri; and in Belleville and Maryville, Illinois.

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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. Job Description: As a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality primary care services to adult patients within an outpatient setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. 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: <ul><li>Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program</li><li>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)</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in internal medicine or a related specialty preferred</li><li>Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team</li></ul> Benefits: <ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Sign-on bonus available</li><li>Professional development opportunities, including continuing education and tuition reimbursement</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave</li><li>Retirement savings plan with employer match</li><li>Employee wellness programs and resources</li></ul> 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! SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health has care delivery sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The health system includes 24 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, a technology company and an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 10,000 providers and 40,000 employees in four states, SSM Health is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. An early adopter of the electronic health record (EHR), SSM Health is a national leader for the depth of its EHR integration. SSM Medical Group is a member of SSM Health Care-St. Louis and includes almost 400 primary and specialty care physicians in 65 locations, including 6 urgent care clinics and 5 Express Clinics. Our clinics are located in north, south and mid St. Louis County; in St. Charles County; in Warrenton and Troy, Missouri; and in Belleville and Maryville, Illinois.At SSM, we take pride in the physician leadership of our Medical Group. Our physicians have a voice in their own practice operations, as well as the overall direction of the organization. Our SSM physician leadership allows physicians to manage the care of their own patients and provide appropriate treatment to meet each patient's unique needs.All SSM Health Medical Group primary care practices are nationally recognized as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes and provide exceptional care through evidence-based protocols, while coordinating and managing patient care across the continuum.

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