Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Vantage Health Partners; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Productivity bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Maysville, KY invites a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team on-site. This full-time role serves residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, with a Monday through Friday schedule and independent patient management across adult, family, and geriatric populations.

You will diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medications per Kentucky regulations, coordinate care with facility staff, and contribute to quality

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky NP license.
• Board certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA registration, or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Perform clinical assessments and establish accurate diagnoses across the adult, family, and geriatric populations.
• Develop, manage, and monitor treatment plans for chronic diseases.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with Kentucky regulations.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and completely in the EMR system.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in advance care planning discussions with residents and families.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and performance on clinical quality measures.
• Maintain compliance with documentation, billing, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Chronic disease management

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Maysville, KY. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions across the adult, family, and geriatric populations. You will manage chronic disease, prescribe medications including controlled substances in accordance with Kentucky regulations, and coordinate care to support resident health, safety, and quality of life. Your work will directly contribute to clinical outcomes and quality measures across the facilities we serve.

The compensation package includes a salary of $110,000 to $130,000 per year, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a productivity bonus for performance above the RVU threshold tied to quality measures. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, malpractice coverage, continuing education credits, and reimbursement for professional recertification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
• Perform clinical assessments and establish accurate diagnoses across the adult, family, and geriatric populations
• Develop, manage, and monitor treatment plans for chronic diseases
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with Kentucky regulations
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Document all patient encounters accurately and completely in the EMR system
• Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Participate in advance care planning discussions with residents and families
• Support quality improvement initiatives and performance on clinical quality measures
• Maintain compliance with documentation, billing, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky Nurse Practitioner license
• Current Nurse Practitioner board certification
• Active DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one
• Adult, family, or geriatric clinical background
• Demonstrated experience in chronic disease management
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency in EMR documentation
• Preferred: 1+ year of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
• Preferred: Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience
• Preferred: Behavioral health or psychiatric experience
• Preferred: Experience with advance care planning