Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in primary care, family medicine, and rural health clinics, with demand running high across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health settings at every experience level from new graduate to lead clinician. The heaviest hiring is in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, where employers like Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health maintain large and ongoing nurse practitioner openings. The most consistent demand is in family practice, psychiatric mental health, and urgent care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Skilled Nursing Facility - Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Location: Owenton, KY
Schedule: Pay-Per-Encounter | Fee-for-Service | Flexible Scheduling
Employment Type: W-2 | Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Position Overview
Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider — either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the Owenton, KY area.
This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care.
Why Join Telos Health Systems?
At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling
- Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
- W-2 employment
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to make a real difference in underserved populations
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist)
- Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses
- Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
- Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents
- Evaluate residents with changes in condition
- Participate in Advanced Care Planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians
- Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding
- Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
What You’ll Need
Required
- Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (APRN/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Kentucky
- Current DEA registration
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting
- Experience caring for geriatric populations
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.
Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)
- Flexible work-life balance schedule
- Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
- Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
- Telos swag
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
Professional & Clinical Support
- Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
- $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
- Additional professional development support
Full-Time Employee Benefits
(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter.)
Health & Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
- Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
- Six paid holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Equal Opportunity Employer
Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or a recognized multistate privilege
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- National board certification as a nurse practitioner from AANP or ANCC
- Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Kentucky
- Relevant clinical experience in a specialty such as family practice, psych, or urgent care
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Kentucky?
You become a nurse practitioner in Kentucky by completing an accredited graduate-level nursing program and passing a national board certification exam through AANP or ANCC. You then apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Kentucky Board of Nursing, which also governs your prescriptive authority. Kentucky requires a signed collaborative agreement with a supervising physician before you can prescribe, so securing that agreement is a required step before you begin practicing.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Kentucky?
Nurse practitioners in Kentucky earn a median of about $122,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,710 for the lowest 10% to over $162,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Kentucky?
Kentucky nurse practitioner roles are posted by Deaconess Health System, Chestnut Health Systems, and Caremed and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kentucky's mix of large regional health systems, rural critical access hospitals, and federally qualified health centers means openings are spread across both urban centers and underserved rural communities throughout the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Louisville, Owensboro, and Hopkinsville have the most nurse practitioner openings in Kentucky right now. Louisville drives the largest share through its concentration of major health systems and academic medical centers, while Lexington's volume reflects UK HealthCare and a dense cluster of outpatient practices, and Bowling Green draws from its growing regional hospital and clinic network serving south-central Kentucky.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. About 28% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is by nature. The positions most likely to allow remote or telehealth work are in psychiatric mental health, chronic disease management, and telephonic care coordination, where patient interaction can happen over video or phone.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or residency programs run by large Kentucky health systems such as Norton Healthcare and UK HealthCare, both of which have offered structured NP transition programs designed for clinicians without post-graduation NP experience. Starting in a staff RN role within your target specialty and then transitioning internally is a common route, as is targeting federally qualified health centers across rural Kentucky, which actively recruit new graduates and often provide loan repayment. Having your Kentucky APRN license and a signed collaborative agreement in place before you apply gives you a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across health systems, clinics, and other employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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