ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE (FHC) - Full-time and Part-time positions

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Leave

Kentucky Retirement Systems

457 Deferred Comp

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Family Health Centers (FHC) in Louisville operates multiple clinics and is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across locations, with a focus on diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up.

The role requires Kentucky RN licensure, APRN credentials or eligibility, CPR certification, and willingness to travel between FHC locations as needed. A varied schedule including evenings or weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky and maintain it.
• Current registration and designation as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or eligibility to sit for the APRN exam.
• Final hiring decision pending temporary authority letter from the Kentucky Board of Nursing; pass certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses patients and designs appropriate treatment plans.
• Adheres to standards of patient care.
• Documents the components of the medical visit and any other clinical information.
• Documents routine screening (i.e., pelvic, breast).
• Analyzes and interprets lab results and responds to abnormal results.
• Maintains follow-up of patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
• Consults with other medical providers regarding medical procedure and technique, patient care and treatment.
• Adheres to patient call schedule as posted, as applicable.
• Maintains sufficient patient volume, as established by the organization.
• Assists in the education of health profession students.
• Completes required paperwork for ongoing provider privileging and credentialing.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Identifies patients with LEP and uses interpretive services.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Nursing license

APRN designation

CPR certification

Education

APRn registration with Kentucky Board of Nursing

Job description

Clinic Locations and Hours

www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
[phone]
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - noon
Sunday: Closed
FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place
Fairdale KY 40118
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Characteristics of the Work

Under administrative direction, performs advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) work at Family Health Centers (FHC).

Examples of the Work

• Diagnoses patients and designs appropriate treatment plans.
• Adheres to standards of patient care.
• Documents the components of the medical visit and any other clinical information.
• Documents routine screening (i.e., pelvic, breast).
• Analyzes and interprets lab results and responds to abnormal results.
• Maintains follow-up of patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
• Consults with other medical providers regarding medical procedure and technique, patient care and treatment.
• Adheres to patient call schedule as posted, as applicable.
• Maintains sufficient patient volume, as established by the organization.
• Assists in the education of health profession students.
• Completes required paperwork for ongoing provider privileging and credentialing.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Identifies patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and/or other communication barriers and uses appropriate interpretive service; documents use of interpretive services.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky and maintain license throughout employment at FHC -OR- Must possess a work permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky.
• Current registration and designation as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. -OR- Have been deemed eligible by a certifying body to sit for the APRN certification exam and have submitted an application to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for APRN registration.
• The final hiring decision is pending issuance of a letter of temporary authority to practice from the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Must pass certification exam within 90 days of employment and maintain APRN certification throughout employment with FHC.
• Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Special Requirements

• Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.
• Must be available to work a varied schedule, extra clinics (including Saturdays and evenings) and additional time beyond clinic's regular schedule as necessary.
• Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table.
• Responds to patient and Family Health Centers' needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.
• Spends extended periods of time standing and walking.
• Identifies medical record documentation, requests and/or releases.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Retirement Systems
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Tuition Assistance