Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist

Deaconess Health System • Madisonville, KY

2d

About The Position

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult patients during the night shift. Working closely with a physician partner and nursing teams, the APRN manages patients across mixed-acuity and transitional care units, providing comprehensive hands-on care for patients requiring supervised medical treatment. The role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of the APRN’s license in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment where clinical expertise is valued and contributions directly affect patient outcomes.

In addition to clinical care, the Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner contributes to organizational and professional excellence through patient care initiatives, education, consultation, research, and leadership within the organization and the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Active RN license in Kentucky or a compact state.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as an APRN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Advanced Practice Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physician providers to deliver overnight care for hospitalized adult patients.
• Help manage a dynamic caseload of Internal Medicine patients.
• Perform thorough physical examinations and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collect, interpret, and document clinical data to guide treatment decisions.
• Order and coordinate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, medications, and specialty consultations.
• Order and manage medications.
• Provide direct, patient-centered care focused on safety, quality, and continuity.
• Contribute to patient care initiatives, education, consultation, research, and leadership within the organization and nursing profession.

Benefits

• Collaborative night coverage with physician support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact for patients and their families.
• Professional autonomy within a supportive team environment.
• A role that values leadership, critical thinking, and continuous growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time