Autonomous APRN/PA Clinician — Lexington, KY

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC provides direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in Kentucky, aligning with BHMG's Code of Ethics and Compliance.

The APC collaborates with health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, adhering to state law and approved medical staff privileges. Minimum education includes a Bachelor’s degree and accredited APC program, along with national certification and Kentucky licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APC program. Terminal degree in APC field preferred.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for position.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as part of the physician-led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
• Functions autonomously while collaborating with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Contributes to patient care decisions through expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree

APC certification

ACLS certification

Job description

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC provides direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in Kentucky, aligning with BHMG's Code of Ethics and Compliance.

The APC collaborates with health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, adhering to state law and approved medical staff privileges. Minimum education includes a Bachelor’s degree and accredited APC program, along with national certification and Kentucky licensure.