Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Vantage Health Partners; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Ashland, KY is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team on-site. This full-time role requires five days a week and focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care across the lifespan.

You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve community health outcomes. Strong emphasis on preventive care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Active APRN/NP license in Kentucky.
• National NP board certification (FNP or AGPCNP).
• Demonstrated expertise in primary care patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Proven ability to manage chronic disease effectively.
• Authority and competence in prescribing medications.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Preferred: Proficiency with EMR documentation systems.
• Preferred: Strong background in preventive care and health promotion.
• Preferred: Effective patient education and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient history, physical examinations, and health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic primary care conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and COPD.
• Prescribe medications and monitor therapeutic outcomes and side effects.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Provide preventive care, health screenings, and immunization services.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle modification, and self-care.
• Document all patient encounters in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and practice guidelines.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Prescribing medications

Preventive care

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MSN or DNP

APRN/NP license in Kentucky

National NP board certification (FNP or AGPCNP)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Ashland, Kentucky. This full-time, on-site position requires presence five days per week and offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care within the Hospital and Health Care industry.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will independently assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse patient population across the lifespan. You will develop individualized treatment plans, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and serve as a trusted clinical partner to patients and their families, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level advanced practice clinician who is committed to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and improving health outcomes in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient history, physical examinations, and health assessments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic primary care conditions
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and COPD
• Prescribe medications and monitor therapeutic outcomes and side effects
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Provide preventive care, health screenings, and immunization services
• Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle modification, and self-care
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the EMR system
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and practice guidelines

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Active APRN/NP license in Kentucky
• National NP board certification (FNP or AGPCNP)
• Demonstrated expertise in primary care patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Proven ability to manage chronic disease effectively
• Authority and competence in prescribing medications
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred: Proficiency with EMR documentation systems
• Preferred: Strong background in preventive care and health promotion
• Preferred: Effective patient education and communication skills