Geriatric NP for Long-Term Care: Primary Care Impact

CareMed Group; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus Pay

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long‑term care facilities in Kentucky. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and manage chronic and acute conditions within an EMR.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted KY NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with geriatric or family practice experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in KY.
• Board Certification as an NP.
• DEA licensure per KY law.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care residents.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Advance care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per KY law.
• Order, review and follow-up with treatments and testing.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff and the primary care physician.
• Coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care

EMR experience

Patient communication

Education

Unrestricted KY NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long‑term care facilities in Kentucky. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and manage chronic and acute conditions within an EMR.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted KY NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with geriatric or family practice experience in long-term care.