At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare clinicians with rewarding clinical opportunities across the United States while maintaining strong ethics, transparent communication, and dedicated clinician support. As a Joint Commission accredited healthcare staffing agency, we prioritize reliability, professionalism, and high-quality patient care in every placement.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive primary and preventative medical care to patients residing in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The NP will manage acute and chronic conditions, perform advanced care planning, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for the elderly population.
" Provide primary and preventative medical care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
" Manage residents with acute changes in condition
" Perform chronic care management and advanced care planning
" Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with Kentucky state law
" Order, review, and follow up on diagnostic testing and treatments
" Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding patient status and care plans
" Collaborate with primary care physicians and interdisciplinary care team members
" Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
" Support continuity of care and quality improvement initiatives
" Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to an elderly population
" Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Kentucky
" Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
" Active DEA registration
" Clinical background in Adult, Family, or Geriatric practice
" Prior experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
" Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions
" Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
" Strong communication, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills
" Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team
" Psychiatric experience preferred but not required