Nurse Practitioner Role Flexible 2-Day Schedule in Paducah, KY

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner General Medicine (SNF/ALF Setting)

Location:

Paducah, KY and surrounding area (within 3540 minutes)

Schedule:

Minimum 2 days per week Flexible Days

Job Overview:

A growing geriatric healthcare team is seeking a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver internal medicine services in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). This role offers a stable, rewarding clinical leadership opportunity focused on long-term and post-acute care. As the facilitys on-site provider, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and minimizing avoidable hospitalizations.

This position is ideal for a provider who values flexibility, autonomy, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, diagnoses, and develop treatment plans

• Conduct monthly stability checks and address acute conditions

• Prescribe medications and treatments per state guidelines

• Collaborate with nursing staff, attending physicians, and specialists

• Engage in family communication and care planning discussions

• Maintain clear, accurate documentation with appropriate CPT coding

• Lead or participate in patient care conferences and advanced care planning

• Promote continuity of care across facility teams

Qualifications:

• Active APRN license in Kentucky (Required)

• Current DEA license (Required)

• At least 1 year of experience in SNF, ALF, or LTC settings (Preferred)

• Strong assessment and clinical documentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Ability to operate independently while remaining team-oriented

Compensation & Work Structure:

• Pay-Per-Encounter model

• Minimum 2 days per week (Your choice of days)

• Additional shifts available based on your availability

• All patients seen at a single location within the Paducah area

Who Thrives in This Role:

• A compassionate, self-directed NP passionate about geriatric care

• Comfortable working independently in a structured facility environment

• Skilled in managing both chronic and acute medical conditions in aging adults

• Committed to clinical excellence, patient dignity, and quality care delivery