APRN Nurse Practitioner in Express Care - Full-time / Part-time

Georgetown Community Hospital a 12 minute drivefrom Lexington, KY is searching for an APRN Nurse Practitioner to join our ExpressCare outpatient clinic. This is Full Time position and you would be amember of a highly skilled team of physicians, medical assistants, technicians,and rad techs. Your graduation of an accredited nurse practitionerprogram, licensed as an APRN, board certification, and current BLScertification are the minimum requirements.

In this position you will be providing anddelivering acute care services to patients of all ages. As an APRN you will have the opportunity tolearn, apply evidence based practices, and boldly make decisions for the bestinterest of your patients. We arelocated in a state-of-the-art facility with our own procedure rooms, imagingand laboratory equipment. This allowsyou as a provider to have the tools and information at your finger-tips todiagnose and treat your patients more effectively and efficiently. Having a DOT certification would help you inthis role as we perform occupational health services here. Also, a DEA certification would be helpful too. If you are looking for a fast-paced environmentwhere every day is different and you never know what exciting challenge willwalk through the door then this is the place for you! Come join a great team of highly experiencedprofessionals who love this environment too.

Additionally we are operated from GeorgetownCommunity Hospital. As an organizationwe are committed to serving the needs of our community with exceptional qualitycare. As our reputation grows forquality and for an exceptional patient experience we are actually drawingpatients from Lexington. We continue tolook for ways to improve the care we provide and we are passionately focused onpeople. Therefore, our Express Careclinic as an extension located in an entirely separate building is ouropportunity to more positively affect the health of our community.

Job Responsibilities

* Provide directtreatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptiveauthority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

* Provide counseling andeducation of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventativehealth and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

* Obtain patient historyand perform assessment via observation, interview and examination.

* Document patient careperformed, assessments made, and orders given.

* Order, perform andinterpret diagnostic studies.

* Perform preventativehealth assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

* Provide care in thecontext of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shareddecision making, and the right to self-determination.

Qualifications

* Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree programin Nursing

* Master's Degree from an accreditednurse practitioner program

* Current Kentucky license of a RN and anARNP license (with DEA number preferred)

* BLS required.

* ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 monthsof hire

* Effectivecommunication skills

* Computerliterate

* Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressfulenvironment and take appropriate action.

We offer a complete benefits package includinghealth, life, dental, vision, 4 weeks of vacation, and more. Ask us aboutour Tuition Reimbursement program, Sign-On Bonus for RN's, and close freeparking. We are conveniently located just12 minutes from New Circle Road on the Lexington side of Georgetown.

Joinus! See why Georgetown Community Hospital has received the highestnational marks in patient safety. Seewhy these national recognitions are a testament to our core values of providinghigh quality, safe and compassionate care.

Applydirectly to this job posting and we will reach out to you as soon as possible. We look forward to connecting with you!