Hiring a Family Nurse Practitioner in Owensboro, KY. Please review the job description, and APPLY if you're interested in this position!

Job Title :  Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Location :   Owensboro, KY

Job Type : Permanent role, Direct Hire

Pay : $100K - 110K Annually

Schedule : Days - Mon to Fri, NO WEEKENDS!

Overview :

The PCP Nurse Practitioner will provide direct and indirect care to patients. Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director / PCP, this role involves managing complex clinical situations, performing health assessments, and coordinating patient care.

What you will be doing :

Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.

Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR); initiate emergency measures as needed.

Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies / treatments within attending physician-approved protocols.

Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.

Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.

Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.

Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.

Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.

Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.

Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.

Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.

Other duties as assigned

What you must have :

Master’s degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

NP licensure in Kentucky and a Family certification from Nurse Practitioner program.

3-5 years Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred 1 year; training provided if necessary.

Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.

Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare / Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Other Information :

Setting : Out Patient Clinic

Population : Geriatric population

Benefits :

Competitive salary and GREAT benefits package!

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

Please Apply today!