Job Description

Sinclair School of Nursing 
 

Clinical Assistant Professor APRN

The University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing (SSON) has a new opportunity to serve and support rural Missouri by opening a nurse-led health care clinic in collaboration with MU Healthcare in Holts Summit, Missouri. We are seeking two Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about providing primary care while also embracing the invaluable role of enhancing the student experience of our future nurses. In addition to expanding healthcare access to Holts Summit and the surrounding communities, our APRNs are part of the SSON’s committed and high-performing team that embraces the philosophy of providing an inclusive environment where our students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors can feel welcome. 

In this important role, you will:

• Provide excellent primary care to patients.  
• Work independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide care in the outpatient setting.  
• Communicate with team members about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in conditions.  
• Work independently and in collaboration with health care professionals to provide care in the outpatient setting.  
• Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for students.
   

Master's degree is required. 
Required Licensure or Certification:

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program by start of appointment. 
• May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC). 
• Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted “Document of Recognition” as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in wound care.

Candidates will be evaluated on: 

• Experience in Wound Management / Surgery / Primary Care / Infectious Disease / Diabetes is desired. 
• Certification or qualification to become certified as a Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice (CWCN-AP).
  
   

Online application, Cover Letter, CV

Please note that all selected candidates must pass a background check, drug screening, and meet health requirements, with any job offer contingent on the results.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

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