APRN Nurse Practitioner in Express Care

Job Description Georgetown Community Hospital, a 12-minute drive from Lexington, KY, is searching for an APRN Nurse Practitioner to join our ExpressCare outpatient clinic. This is a full-time position. You will be a member of a highly skilled team of physicians, medical assistants, technicians, and radiology technicians. Your graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program, license as an APRN, board certification, and current BLS certification are the minimum requirements. In this position you will provide acute care services to patients of all ages, learn and apply evidence-based practices, and make decisions for the best interest of your patients. The clinic is located in a state-of-the-art facility with procedure rooms, imaging, and laboratory equipment, allowing you to diagnose and treat patients more effectively. DOT certification would help you in this role, as we perform occupational health services. A DEA certification is also helpful. If you desire a fast‑paced environment where each day is different, this is the place for you. Join a team of highly experienced professionals who love this environment. Additionally, the Express Care clinic operates as an extension of Georgetown Community Hospital, which is committed to serving the community with exceptional quality care. The clinic provides an opportunity to positively affect community health. Job Responsibilities Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources. Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Document patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. Provide care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination. Qualifications Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree program in Nursing. Master’s Degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Current Kentucky license of an RN and an ARNP license (DEA number preferred). ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Benefits We offer a complete benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, 4 weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement program, sign‑on bonus for RN’s, and close free parking. Location: 12 minutes from New Circle Road on the Lexington side of Georgetown. #J-18808-Ljbffr