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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Long-Term Care
Location: Ashland, KY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000–$130,000 Annually
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Experience: 1 Years Preferred
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing healthcare team in Ashland, KY. This full-time opportunity focuses on providing high-quality primary and preventive care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, manage complex medical conditions, and make a lasting impact on the health and quality of life of the geriatric population.
You will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary, preventive, and ongoing medical care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and changes in patient health status.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including chronic disease management and advance care planning.
- Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with Kentucky regulations and applicable prescribing authority.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medical treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate regularly with facility staff regarding patient conditions, treatment recommendations, and care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Promote preventive healthcare, patient education, and improved quality of life for residents.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky.
- Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric medicine.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care settings preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
- Comfortable managing medically complex patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
- Behavioral health or psychiatric experience is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.
- Annual Salary: $110,000–$130,000
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Continuing education credits
- Professional recertification reimbursement
Why Join Our Team?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys providing personalized care, developing long-term patient relationships, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
You'll play an essential role in improving patient outcomes while helping residents maintain their health, dignity, and quality of life.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000