Full Time Primary Nurse Practitioner

About the role

CareMed Health Solutions is a facility-based team of medical providers delivering primary and preventative care to patients residing in long-term care facilities. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will collaborate with facility staff to positively impact the lives and well-being of the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Conduct advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Kentucky law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding changes in condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner 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 (Electronic Medical Record).
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Psychiatric experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Continuing education credits.
• Recertification reimbursement.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Bonus pay.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Full-time position.