Job Description
Job Description
NP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
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Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
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Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
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Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with KY Law.
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Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
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Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.
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and/or the care plan.
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Collaborate with primary care physician.
NP QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Kentucky.
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Board Certification.
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DEA licensure.
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Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
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Experience working in a long-term care setting.
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Ability to work with an EMR.
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Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
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Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
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Psych experience a plus
Full Time NP BENEFITS
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Continuing education credits
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Recertification Reimbursement
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Malpractice insurance
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
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Bonus Pay
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$5000 Sign-On Bonus$