# Family Nurse Practitioner > Simple Staffing · Topeka, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-22 **Salary:** USD 92,560–123,219 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description ​\* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Midland Care Connection \* **Midland Care Connection** Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. **APRN Physician Services** Healthcare practice that provides personalized primary care services for older adults and individuals living in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings. The organization focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered medical care directly within residential and long-term care facilities to improve comfort, accessibility, and continuity of care. Their providers specialize in coordinating care with hospice, home health, and rehabilitation teams to support patients with aging-related conditions, chronic illnesses, recovery needs, and dementia care. The group emphasizes individualized treatment plans, collaborative care coordination, and improving quality of life for patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to older adults and individuals residing in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living settings. The role focuses on assessing and managing acute and chronic health conditions, monitoring changes in patients’ health, developing individualized treatment plans, and supporting patients throughout recovery and long-term care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, caregivers, families, hospice, home health, rehabilitation, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and continuous care. Responsibilities may include performing physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing medications, addressing acute illnesses and chronic disease, providing dementia and geriatric care, and helping patients and families understand treatment options and goals of care. By providing medical care directly within residential and long-term care settings, the Nurse Practitioner helps improve accessibility, continuity of care, comfort, and overall quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospital visits and supporting patients through changes in their health and functional needs. **APRN Hospice & Palliative Care** Midland Care Connection’s Hospice and Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and their families through every step of the journey. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Midland Care provides personalized medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support in the setting that best meets each patient’s needs. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. The Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, manages complex symptoms, prescribes medications, and develops or updates individualized care plans. They work closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey. The Nurse Practitioner also collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient’s wishes. **Required Qualifications** - Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas - Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body - Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications - Current BLS certification - Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner - Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team - Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses - Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses - Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it - Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life care - Experience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families - Experience working within an interdisciplinary team - Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements - Experience providing care in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings **What’s in it for you?** - Health insurance options for employees and dependents - Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans - Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions - Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days - Holiday pay (six holidays per year) - 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided - Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000 - On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits - Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents - Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations - Uniform Allowance Program ## Requirements - Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas - Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body - Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications - Current BLS certification - Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner - Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team - Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses - Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation ## Benefits Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, Life insurance, 401(k) matching, Retirement plan, Referral program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Professional development assistance, Employee assistance program ## Apply [Apply at Simple Staffing](https://apply.workable.com/simple-staffing/j/1861CB1662/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)