Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Ashland Kentucky. This full-time on-site position requires presence five days per week and offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive patient-centered primary care within the Hospital and Health Care industry.

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 serve as a trusted clinical partner to patients and their families working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level advanced practice clinician who is committed to clinical excellence evidence-based practice and improving health outcomes in the community.

• Conduct comprehensive patient history physical examinations and health assessments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic primary care conditions
• Develop implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension diabetes and COPD
• Prescribe medications and monitor therapeutic outcomes and side effects
• Order interpret and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Provide preventive care health screenings and immunization services
• Educate patients and families on disease management lifestyle modification and self-care
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the EMR system
• Collaborate with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols regulatory standards and practice guidelines

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Active APRN/NP license in Kentucky
• National NP board certification (FNP or AGPCNP)
• Demonstrated expertise in primary care patient assessment diagnosis and treatment
• Proven ability to manage chronic disease effectively
• Authority and competence in prescribing medications
• 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: Effective patient education and communication skills