Somerset Full Time Nurse Practitioner- KY

NP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: e

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.

• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.

• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.

• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with KY Law.

• Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.

• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.

• and/or the care plan.

• Collaborate with primary care physician.

NP QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Kentucky.

• Board Certification.

• DEA licensure.

• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.

• Experience working in a long-term care setting.

• Ability to work with an EMR.

• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.

• Psych experience a plus

Full Time NP BENEFITS

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Continuing education credits

• Recertification Reimbursement

• Malpractice insurance

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Bonus Pay

• $5000 Sign-On Bonus