Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Ashland Kentucky

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Long-Term Care

Location: Ashland, KY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 Annually

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Experience: 1+ Years Preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing healthcare team in Ashland, KY. This full-time opportunity focuses on providing high-quality primary and preventive care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, manage complex medical conditions, and make a lasting impact on the health and quality of life of the geriatric population.

You will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary, preventive, and ongoing medical care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and changes in patient health status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including chronic disease management and advance care planning.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with Kentucky regulations and applicable prescribing authority.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medical treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate regularly with facility staff regarding patient conditions, treatment recommendations, and care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Promote preventive healthcare, patient education, and improved quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky.
• Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric medicine.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Comfortable managing medically complex patients with multiple chronic conditions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Behavioral health or psychiatric experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

• Annual Salary: $110,000–$130,000
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Continuing education credits
• Professional recertification reimbursement

Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys providing personalized care, developing long-term patient relationships, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

You'll play an essential role in improving patient outcomes while helping residents maintain their health, dignity, and quality of life.