Experienced Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Baptist Health Medical Group is hiring an additional APRN to join the established group of 6 physicians and 2 APRNs. The clinic has been relocated to the brand-new Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavillion connected to the hospital. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with the colonoscopy procedure, indications, contraindications, and pre- and post-operative care.

• Full time, outpatient only M-F
• No call or hospital responsibilities
• Average of 16-25 patients per day 

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APC program. Terminal degree in APC field preferred.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for position

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients, manages health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice. The APC is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of the physician led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - CME allowance, quality bonuses, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Generous time off
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• APC Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,500 providers, including 800 physicians and more than 700 advanced practice clinicians.
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Hardin employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services.  The hospital is a 300 bed regional facility.  The service area of ten (10) counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky.  The location is 40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65.  The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department.  The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians / providers representing 32 specialties. 

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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