Nurse Practitioner

ChenMed LLC; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 111,140 - 158,771; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed LLC in Edgewood, Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care across medical centers, nursing homes, and home settings. This role emphasizes geriatric and acute care, requiring strong clinical skills and teamwork.

You will diagnose and treat conditions, develop care plans, and ensure effective transitions to lower levels of care. A competitive salary range of $111,140 to $158,771 annually is offered, commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

• Consistent achievement of clinical performance metrics.
• Ability to travel locally 50–75% of the time.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geriatric assessment and physical examination.
• Develop nursing plan of care and patient counseling.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication and interpersonal skills

Time management

Empathetic listening

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

Job description

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) operates on our clinical operations team, providing direct patient care across our medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and home settings. The role supports geriatric and general acute care, case management, and collaborative practice in partnership with physicians and the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geriatric assessment, medical history, and physical examination
• Diagnose and treat acute and non‑acute conditions
• Develop nursing plan of care, health education, and patient counseling
• Order and interpret laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Provide physician referrals and case‑management referrals
• Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders
• Participate in clinical rounds, conferences, and risk/quality management programs
• Document care through progress notes and summaries according to ChenMed standards
• Perform invasive procedures upon documented competency
• Initiate life‑saving procedures and recognize situations requiring physician intervention
• Serve as a patient advocate and facilitate family conferences on goals of care, palliative, and hospice decision‑making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to transition patients to lower levels of care promptly
• Implement new practice patterns to improve systems of health care delivery

Other Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current health‑care delivery systems
• Participate in professional development activities
• Coordinate SNF discharge arrangements and paperwork
• Prescribe medication as permitted by state scope of practice
• Complete additional duties as assigned or modified by the manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Consistent achievement of clinical performance metrics
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and ability to work under pressure
• Caring, empathetic listening and detail‑orientation
• Proficiency in patient chart review, medication reconciliation, and follow‑up
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel locally 50–75% of the time

Pay Range

Salary: $111,140 – $158,771 annually. Final compensation will depend on experience, education, location, and other factors. Eligibility for bonuses or commissions may apply.

Employee Benefits

Benefits information: https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents