Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Auren Alternative Health, also known as Kentucky Marijuana Card, is a multi‑state medical cannabis certification practice committed to compassionate, patient‑centered care. We help patients access safe, legal medical cannabis through high‑quality clinical evaluations, education, and support. Our Kentucky team is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated APRN who values professionalism, empathy, and clinical excellence.

Kentucky Marijuana Card is seeking a compassionate, caring, and clinically confident Kentucky APRN to provide medical cannabis evaluations at in‑person patient drives, mobile clinic events, and occasional telemedicine sessions. This role is ideal for a provider who enjoys community‑based care, flexible scheduling, and meaningful patient interactions.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working in outdoor or semi‑outdoor environments, including tents, mobile units, and community event spaces. Reliable transportation and personal technology (laptop + hotspot) are required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Conduct in‑person medical cannabis evaluations at scheduled patient drives and mobile events

Perform patient assessments, review medical history, and determine eligibility under KRS Chapter 218B

Independently exercise clinical judgment to diagnose or confirm qualifying conditions when appropriate

Complete all required state documentation, certifications, and EMR charting

Provide patient counseling regarding risks, benefits, and responsible cannabis use

Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and patient‑centered approach at all times

Regulatory Compliance

Maintain an active, unrestricted Kentucky APRN license (KRS 314.042)

Maintain any required CAPA agreements (KRS 314.011(8), KRS 314.042(8))

Comply with Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program requirements (KRS 218B)

Comply with controlled substance laws (KRS 218A)

Follow telehealth standards (902 KAR 20:220; KRS 218B.015)

Adhere to professional standards of care (KRS 311.597)

Notify Auren immediately of any investigation, complaint, or license action

Operational Requirements

Attend scheduled patient drives across Kentucky

Work in variable outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain) with reasonable accommodations

Maintain reliable personal transportation for statewide travel

Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally presented

Maintain a clean, organized, and patient‑friendly mobile clinic environment

Technology Requirements

Provide and maintain a personal laptop with camera, microphone, and speakers

Maintain high‑speed internet or hotspot capability

Maintain active email and access to Auren’s EMR and telemedicine systems

Ensure reliable connectivity during all patient encounters

Performance Standards

Average 6 patients per hour when applicable

Complete documentation within 24 hours

Respond to Auren communications weekly

Provide a minimum of 6 days of availability per month

Participate in chart audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions

Qualifications

Active Kentucky APRN license (required)

CAPA‑NS or CAPA‑CS as applicable

Experience in pain management, behavioral health, primary care, or cannabis medicine preferred

Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner

Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment

Comfortable working in mobile or outdoor clinical environments

Reliable transportation and personal laptop