What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care position at TEEMA?
Seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Long-term care setting in Wilmore, KY. Please review the job description and APPLY if interested!
Position: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Location: Wilmore, KY 40390
Pay: 85 - 90/hr
Duration: Long-term assignment (will be discussed during the interview)
Schedule: 8 am to 04:30 pm (Mon to Fri) - 40 hours weekly
Duties And Responsibilities
Position: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Location: Wilmore, KY 40390
Pay: 85 - 90/hr
Duration: Long-term assignment (will be discussed during the interview)
Schedule: 8 am to 04:30 pm (Mon to Fri) - 40 hours weekly
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and diagnoses for acute and chronic illnesses, consulting with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices, issuing prescriptions for non-scheduled legend drugs per Kentucky Revised Statutes.
- Provide cross-coverage in the absence of the Medical Director or colleagues.
- Perform physical and/or psychiatric examinations and preventative health measures in alignment with physician guidelines.
- Conduct annual reviews, discharge planning, summaries, and psychoactive drug regimen reviews in coordination with pharmacy services.
- Offer patient and family counseling and education on treatments, diagnoses, and end-of-life care.
- Participate in medical and nursing committees, attending multidisciplinary team meetings and medical staff meetings as required.
- Must have an active Nurse Practitioner License in Kentucky.
- Previous experience in a Long-term care setting is highly preferred.
- DEA License preferred.
- Must have an active BLS/CPR certification or willing to obtain post-offer, ACLS preferred
- Must have a clean background
