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CareMed Health Solutions
Full-Time -Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (Leitchfield, KY)
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$114,926 / year median in Kentucky
+26% projected growth
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$5000 Company Description CareMed Health Solutions is a facility-based team of medical providers who provide medical services to patients living in long term care facilities. We strive to give quality care to residents while working together with the facility to carry out the best care possible. While an interdisciplinary care team to provide medical care to patients in long term care facilities, you will have the opportunity to impact in a positive way the life and wellbeing of the elderly population. We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners provide medical services to patients living in long term care facilities.NP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. Manage Residents with acute change in condition. Advanced care planning and chronic care management. Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with KY Law. Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing. Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition. and/or the care plan. Collaborate with primary care physician.NP QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of KY. Board Certification. DEA licensure. Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties. Experience working in a long-term care setting. Ability to work with an EMR. Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care. Basic coding knowledge preferred, not required.NP BENEFITS 401
(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Recertification Reimbursement Malpractice insurance Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Bonus PayBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends