The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the Physician as well as nursing and support services to provide patient-focused care. Responsible for providing direct patient care within the practice & directive of collaborating physician; assessment and management of patients; day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care; serving as a consultant, researcher, and educator.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing direct patient care within the practice & directive of collaborating physician; assessment and management of patients; day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care; serving as a consultant, researcher, and educator.

Works in collaboration with the Physician as well as nursing and support services to provide patient-focused care.
Performs history & physicals, documentation of findings; communication with collaborating Provider.
Orders appropriate diagnostic testing; reviews results/ informs patients & Providers of findings and required follow up.
Patient education and support.
Ensures continuity of care for follow-up treatments.
Other duties as necessary under direction of Provider/s and Administration.

As expected with all healthcare positions, must adhere to HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN regulations and maintain annual required workplace trainings.

Requirements:

Master's or better in Nursing.

Active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license; ONP; DNP ACLS/BLS required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high focus on quality patient care in teamwork-oriented environment. previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner; medical office/ hospital experience highly preferred.