Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Description

We are seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Berea, Kentucky. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care within a dynamic Hospital/Health Care setting, five days per week.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will independently assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse patient population across the lifespan. You will develop individualized treatment plans, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery.

This role is ideal for an experienced, mid-to-senior level APRN committed to clinical excellence, patient education, and continuity of care. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and health assessments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with clinical guidelines
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient care and treatment plans
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests and imaging studies as appropriate
• Provide preventive care, health screenings, and immunizations
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, self-management, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Refer patients to specialists and community resources as clinically indicated
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Active APRN/NP licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• National nurse practitioner board certification (FNP or AGPCNP)
• Demonstrated proficiency in primary care patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Experience managing chronic diseases in an outpatient or primary care setting
• Authorized prescriptive privileges and sound clinical prescribing practices
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred: Proficiency with EMR documentation systems
• Preferred: Strong background in preventive care and health promotion
• Preferred: Skilled in patient education and clear, empathetic communication