Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Join Our Lexington, Kentucky Team as a Nocturnist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – A Role Designed for You

Our mission in Lexington is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

We are hiring for a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

People First in Lexington

Local Team Collaboration

• Become a part of a cohesive and established team of 20 physicians and six advanced practice providers (APPs), supported by two clinical performance nurses eph Hospital.
• Work alongside a culturally diverse team with a balanced mix of experienced providers and new graduates.
• Collaborate closely with hospital administration, participating in committees and projects to improve hospital operations and patient care.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with regular touch bases and social gatherings outside the hospital to foster team cohesion.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible nurse practitioner.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that balances work and personal life. Most prioritize family or outdoor time and support each other by covering shifts when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases in a semi-open ICU with 24-hour intensivist coverage.
• Perform procedures as per your privileges (procedures are not required).
• Participate in team huddles at least three times a week and a monthly all-staff meeting to stay connected with practice updates, hospital-related topics, and developments within Sound Physicians.
• Attend monthly educational CME meetings and hospital-wide hospital medicine committee meetings.
• Collaborate with Hospitalist APPs, who independently manage pre-op patients in a clinical setting, with support from supervising physicians and staff.

Living And Working In Lexington

• Lexington, Kentucky, offers a charming blend of Southern hospitality and a vibrant cultural scene, making it an inviting place to call home. Known for its picturesque horse farms and rich history, moving to Lexington provides an opportunity to embrace a unique combination of tradition and modern living.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Lexington-Centered Care

• At Sound Physicians, our guiding principle is simple: we always put patients first. This patient-centered approach drives our commitment to providing the highest-quality care to those we serve.
• As a community-minded team, we actively contribute to making Lexington thrive within the hospital and our local neighborhoods. We prioritize growth and development, encouraging teammates to expand their careers locally or within our broader medical group and fostering professional and community impact.

Rewards And Benefits

• Compensation:
  Competitive compensation package with additional bonuses.
• Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Annual CME allowance to support ongoing education.
• Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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