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Stormont Vail Health
Junction City, Kansas

Advanced Practice Provider - FT Behavioral Health - Flint Hills - PMHNP required

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Status: Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per Week

  • 40
  • Job Information
  • Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for providing care to patients acting as an assistant to the physicians in facilities and clinic following established standards and practices. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Skills and Abilities

All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or

Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required

Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department.

What You Will Do

In partnership with the attending medical staff, directs and coordinates the work of the APP in order to provide patient care within each clinical area in order to meet unit, hospital and system goals and objectives. Perform a complete physical exam and record findings.

Perform complete, detailed and accurate health histories, review patient records, order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.

Order appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures. Assess normal and abnormal findings from the history, physical examination, laboratory reports and other diagnostic tests.

Prescribe prescription only drugs following written protocol as allowed by Kansas Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with K.A.R.60-11-104a. DEA registration number is required for prescribing a controlled substance. In no case shall the scope of authority of the advance registered nurse practitioner exceed the prescribing authority of the supervising physician.

Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont Vail Health mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures. Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Health.

  • Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures as necessary.
  • Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family.
  • Arrange inpatient admissions at the direction of the collaborating physician.
  • Triage telephone calls from nursing facilities and provide consultation.
  • Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Provide discharge instruction and referral if necessary upon discharge.

Request for service is by consultation and patients will be rounded on in accordance within rules and regulations.

  • Required for All Jobs
  • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

  • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

  • Physical Demands
  • Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  • Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Working Conditions
  • Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and manage patient care in collaboration with the attending medical staff. They are responsible for prescribing medications, providing patient education, and ensuring all care aligns with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid APRN or PA license in Kansas and be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national body. Proficiency in registered nursing competencies and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Health history documentationDiagnostic testingPrescription managementInpatient admission coordinationBehavioral healthClinical documentationEmergency stabilizationCollaboration with medical staffRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider - FT Behavioral Health - Flint Hills - PMHNP required at Stormont Vail Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,033 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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median 6.4this job 8.0
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  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Junction City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,185/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Manhattan, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Stormont Vail Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage