Nurse Practitioner - Lawrence, KS

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Family Practice / Primary Care (General Nurse Practitioner Services)

Place of Work (City/State): Lawrence, KS

Site: Haskell Indian Health Center

Location: Kansas Service Unit

Duration: 1 Base Year with 4 Option Years

Start Date: June 2026

Shift Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Minimum 40 hours per week (or more as required)
  
  

How many shifts needed per month: (Typically aligned with full-time schedule ~20–22 shifts/month, subject to site scheduling)

License

• Active, full, and unrestricted license in any U.S. State or Territory
• DEA license and State CDS (if applicable)
  
  

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NP Certification (ANCC or AANP)
  
  

Experience needed: Minimum 2 years of full-time clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner within the last 2 years

Special Skills Needed

• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (IHS EHR preferred)
• Ability to complete documentation same day
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills
• Knowledge of prescribing guidelines and compliance standards
• Ability to work across multiple departments
• Cultural sensitivity in working with Native American populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients (minimum ~16 patients per day)
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Refer patients to specialists within IHS/CHS guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in EHR
• Complete consults, charting, and administrative work on the same day
• Participate in meetings and comply with CMS and AAAHC standards
• Follow prescribing guidelines and facility protocols
• Provide care across departments as needed
• Ensure compliance with quality and credentialing standards
  
  

Misc

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Background check and fingerprinting mandatory
• Must comply with Indian Child Protection regulations
• Immunizations required (MMR, TB screening, Influenza, COVID-19)