Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Part-time Nurse Practitioner opening in Rural Eastern KentuckyLocated in Freeburn, KY; 135m East of LexingtonPart-Time; PermanentEmployedBoard CertifiedSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools.Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students.Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel.Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems.Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health.Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards.Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician.Makes appropriate referrals.Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information.Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others.About Freeburn: Freeburn, KY, is a small community located in Pike County, Kentucky. As of 2023, the population is approximately 146 residents. The town is situated about 25 miles northeast of Pikeville, KY, and is near the border with West Virginia. Major cities within a reasonable driving distance include Lexington, KY (approximately 134 miles to the west), and Cincinnati, OH (about 168 miles to the northwest). Despite its small size, Freeburn offers a tight-knit community atmosphere and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian region.