NP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.

• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.

• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.

• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with KY Law.

• Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.

• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.

• and/or the care plan.

• Collaborate with primary care physician.

NP QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Kentucky.

• Board Certification.

• DEA licensure.

• Clinical background in...