Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

We Are Hiring

Location: Wamego, KS

Facility Name: Wamego Health Center - Emergency Department

Schedule: PRN

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated NP / PA to join an employed PRN position within a busy, well-respected Emergency Department, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

 

• Join an established team of 3 physicians and 7 APPs
• Call structure: Back Up Rotation 
• Practice setting: Emergency Department
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide timely, high-quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Evaluate, diagnose and manage acute illness and injuries
• Stabilize patients and coordinate transfers where higher levels of care are required
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

 

About the Facility

• 5 bed hospital Emergency Department 
• Serving a population of approximately 55,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred. 

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.