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St. Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner -PRN- Same Day Surgery/PACU

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

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Job Summary

Provides primary care to patients following established standards and practices in collaboration with providers.

Job Details and Requirements

Education:

  • Graduate from accredited school of nursing and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program

Certification & Licensures

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licensed by the State of Missouri
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification (required in specialty areas)

Experience

  • Three years experience as a family nurse practitioner preferred. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostics and treatment room procedures
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations
  • Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions
  • Current BLS certification and required licenses
  • Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

  • To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
  • Values You Can Feel Every Day
  • Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best
  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
  • If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement Benefits Including SFHS Immediate Matching

  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
  • To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

Key Responsibilities

Provides primary care to patients following established standards and practices in collaboration with providers. Maintains a safe working environment while utilizing diagnostic equipment and electronic medical record systems.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program. Must hold current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licenses in Missouri, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic proceduresPatient careEmergency responseElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterpersonal communication

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

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<$155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.1this job 1.5
Below most Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Cape Girardeau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About St. Francis Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Retirement benefits with immediate matching
Education assistance up to $5,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance