Geriatric NP: Primary Care in Long-Term Care (CE Credits)

CareMed; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

RVU Bonus

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. The NP will work within an interdisciplinary team, manage acute changes, and participate in care planning.

Requirements include an unrestricted Kentucky NP license, Board Certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in long-term care and EMR systems. Collaborative care with physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with an EMR.
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Ability to coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic coding knowledge preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventive care for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Perform advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Kentucky law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with nursing home staff regularly about changes in condition or care plans.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician on patient care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Geriatric care

Education

Kentucky NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. The NP will work within an interdisciplinary team, manage acute changes, and participate in care planning.

Requirements include an unrestricted Kentucky NP license, Board Certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in long-term care and EMR systems. Collaborative care with physicians is essential.