Nurse Practitioner jobs in Kentucky

Company Background

Ultra Health is dedicated to improving reaction times and patient outcomes. Our unique model provides on site medical coverage to extend the reach of doctors, hospitals, and health systems. Working together with our facility, health system and network partners, Ultra Health is helping to speed recovery and lower rates of hospital readmission.

Nurse Practitioner Job Description

Working collaboratively as a member of the medical staff, the APRN will play a critical role in managing the medical needs of skilled nursing facility residents. The APRN will establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated building and will act as the primary point of contact for emergencies and urgent care visits. Ultra Health provides our APRNs with the training and tools to do more of what you love – working independently to see patients and treat complex medical conditions. Ultra Health offers a highly competitive base salary, performance-based bonus.

Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

• Provide primary, urgent and preventive care for residents in assigned skilled nursing facility. May also provide care to assisted living facility residents.
• Verify admission orders and conduct initial assessment of resident. Conduct Physical exams, medication review, and depression screening
• Collaborate with facility medical director, attending physicians and nursing staff to deliver the highest level of care to the patient
• Communicate with and counsel family members on treatment options material changes in status

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner in the state of Kentucky
• DEA License
• Nurse Practitioner national certification
• Wound certification
• A clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all new hires unless the individual qualifies for a remote, religious, or medical exemption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in internal medicine, gerontology, or cardiology
• Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Dependable and reliable
• Nursing experience in ICU / ER / SNF a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in the LTC setting either as a Nurse Practitioner or other? If yes, please describe.

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person