Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice - $105K-150K per year
Company: ChenMed
Location: Louisville
Posted on: July 12, 2025
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Job Description:
ChenMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family Practice for a
job in Louisville, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Family Practice Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Duration:
Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Salary will be competitive and based
on equitable consideration of qualifications and experience. We’re
unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For
both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and
entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the
charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re
different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding
and we need great people to join our team. The Nurse Practitioner
(NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is
responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare
medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF)
and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or
providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings. The
responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric
assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and
treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health
education, physician referrals, case management referrals,
follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards
for quality, service, productivity and teamwork. It also includes
the participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth
documentation through written progress notes and summaries. The
Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both
independently and in collaboration with other health care
professionals. Consults with the manager, physician, and medical
director to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may
require participation in risk and quality management programs,
clinical meetings and other meetings. The Nurse Practitioner will
adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of
performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care
compliance, and policies and procedures. Functions independently as
a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in
collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team
physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic
practice agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems.
Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories,
analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and
implements a patient management plan in response to the data
obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the
nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/
family/significant other counseling and education. Plans patient
care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population
and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/
or psychological problems commonly encountered including the
consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of
understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as patient
advocate. Patient management includes the following: Writes
admission, transfers and discharges orders. Orders and interprets
appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies. Orders of
appropriate medication and treatments. Refers patients for
consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology,
ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious
disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.
Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries. May
perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of
documented competency. Participates in patient care rounds and
conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members
of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the
multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies
are successful in meeting patient care needs. Recognizes situations
which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates
life-saving procedures when necessary. Uses advanced communication
skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes
and service to patients. Other Responsibilities may include:
Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze
and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify
and implement new practice patterns as appropriate. Participates in
outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth
and development. Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF
discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. Works
collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family
and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of
care as soon as medically appropriate. Introduces self to
patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role. Facilitates
patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize
resource utilization, provide family education and identify
post-SNF needs. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize
the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions re: goals
of care, palliative care and hospice. Facilitates discharge to
appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when
additional services are required. Prescribes medication to patients
based on State of practice. Other duties as assigned and modified
at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance
metrics in current role Strong Critical Thinking and
problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills Time management skills with the ability to work well under
pressure Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening
skills Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to
patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient
care Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite This position may require 50-75% of local travel EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing
required Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of
practice required Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred
but may be required for certain States Current DEA number from the
DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based
on State of practice A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
(AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of
employment We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for
seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.
Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to
improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors
from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the
people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation,
comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement
opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life
balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a
difference in people’s lives every single day. Current Employee
apply HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to
apply LI-Onsite ChenMed Job ID R0042515. Posted job title: Nurse
Practitioner About ChenMed At ChenMed, we’re shaping the future of
value-based care. Our patient-centered, preventive care approach is
aimed at improving health outcomes for seniors. We serve our
communities in over 100 medical centers across 12 states and
prioritize our team members with competitive compensation and
benefits and with our purpose-driven culture. Working at ChenMed is
more than just your next opportunity, you will feel rewarded from
day one as your contribution will truly make an impact in both the
health and lives of seniors . Benefits Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits Holiday Pay Dental benefits Benefits start day 1
Life insurance Guaranteed Hours Sick pay Vision benefits 401k
retirement plan Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement
Discount program
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