Nurse Practitioner - Fulton

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

·         Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·         Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·         Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·         Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·         Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program

·         Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program

·         And much more…

Position Summary:

At Jackson Purchase Medical Center the Nurse Practitioner provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

·         Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

·         Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

·         Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

·         Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

·         Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

·         Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

·         Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing required

APRN licensed to work in the State of Kentucky

BLS required

National Certification for Population Focus preferred

EEOC Statement:

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.