Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Lexington, KY 40504

Specialty Emergency Medicine
Profession Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

Lexington Clinic is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or APRN) to join our Emergency Medicine team. The APP provides high-quality, patient-centered care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute, urgent, and emergent conditions.

Working collaboratively with Emergency Medicine physicians and a multidisciplinary care team, our APPs evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across varying levels of acuity. Successful candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, efficient decision-making skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute, urgent, and emergent conditions.
  • Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
  • Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, EKG, and other diagnostic studies.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Perform emergency and minor procedures within scope of practice and credentialing.
  • Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing, consulting services, and other members of the care team.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation in EMR platform (Epic).
  • Educate patients and caregivers, including discharge and follow-up instructions.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication and teamwork skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to effectively prioritize care in a fast-paced environment. Emergency or critical care experience is preferred.

Lexington Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).