Nurse Practitioner - NP

TEEMA; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct and indirect care in outpatient geriatrics under the supervision of the Medical Director/PCP. You will conduct health assessments, coordinate patient care, and collaborate with staff across settings.

Responsibilities include history taking, exams, order interpretation, EMR documentation, and education for patients and families. Requires NP master’s degree and 3–5 years of nursing experience, with geriatric focus preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience, with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• Ability to practice within the scope of authority and meet CMS-approved competencies.
• Experience with geriatrics and ability to coordinate care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order and interpret lab tests.
• Perform selected procedures and document care in the EMR; initiate emergencies as needed.
• Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies under physician-approved protocols.
• Assess and coordinate patient care daily under the supervising physician.
• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with PCP approval.
• Act as liaison with healthcare professionals; educate and support staff, patients, families.
• Participate in provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.
• Document patient changes in medical records and communicate updates to team.
• Evaluate and treat patients in homes, assisted living, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Precept medical students and residents during clinic rotation.
• Discuss DNR options and complete related documentation with physician guidance.

Skills

EMR systems

MS Office

Office equipment

Written communication

Education

NP Master's degree

NP licensure

Job description

The PCP Nurse Practitioner will provide direct and indirect care to patients. Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director/PCP, this role involves managing complex clinical situations, performing health assessments, and coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities:

Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.

Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR); initiate emergency measures as needed.

Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician-approved protocols.

Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.

Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.

Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.

Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.

Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.

Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.

Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master's degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

3-5 years of nursing experience, with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

Ability to practice within the scope of authority and meet standardized competencies as established by the state and approved by CMS.

Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; training provided if necessary.

Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state required liability auto insurance.

Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.

Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in EMR systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and general office equipment.

Strong computer literacy and ability to correspond effectively in writing.

Setting:

Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population.

Hours:

Monday - Friday and on call

• Benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), and Employee assistance program, etc

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.