Full Time Primary Nurse Practitioner
Confidential – Facility-Based Long-Term Care Organization · Frankfort, KY
An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in Frankfort, KY, to join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality primary care within a facility-based long-term care model. This unique role offers the chance to make a profound impact on the lives of elderly residents, providing comprehensive and compassionate care in a supportive environment.
Our innovative business model centers on providing advanced practice care directly within skilled nursing facilities, ensuring seamless and consistent medical attention for our elderly and long-term care residents. You will operate within a collaborative clinical environment, managing a diverse patient population with various chronic and acute conditions, all within the familiar setting of their long-term care home.
We are seeking an autonomous clinician with a strong background in geriatric, adult, or family medicine. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex chronic conditions, possesses excellent clinical judgment, and thrives as a collaborative team player, working closely with facility staff and attending physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary care to long-term care residents in skilled nursing facilities
- Assess and manage acute changes in condition; initiate appropriate diagnostic workup and treatment
- Conduct advanced care planning and manage chronic disease conditions
- Prescribe medications including controlled substances in accordance with Kentucky law
- Communicate with nursing home staff and collaborate with attending physicians on care plans
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky (required)
- National board certification (AANP or ANCC)
- Active DEA licensure
- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)
Benefits
- Competitive per diem pay rate, malpractice insurance coverage, recertification reimbursement, flexible scheduling
Schedule
- Per Diem / PRN-based schedule serving skilled nursing facilities in Frankfort, KY
- Flexible per diem scheduling based on facility needs and provider availability
Location
Frankfort, KY 40601
Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, offers a charming blend of history and natural beauty, nestled along the Kentucky River. It provides a relaxed lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas, while still being within easy reach of Lexington and Louisville. This appealing region offers a welcoming community and picturesque surroundings for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced life.
Why Work Here?
This role offers unparalleled autonomy, allowing you to deliver meaningful patient impact to an elderly population within a structured, facility-based model that eliminates typical administrative overhead. You will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team, benefiting from a flexible per diem schedule and competitive compensation. Make a real difference in the lives of long-term care residents while advancing your career in a unique and rewarding setting.
For More Info Contact:
Blake Moser
blake@medicalrecruiting.com
346-515-5160
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