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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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerDeaconess Health System
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring43
Work type72% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Skilled Nursing Facility
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Skilled Nursing Facility
Telos Health Systems
Owenton, Kentucky
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Hybrid
Master's degree in nursing

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Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN) Weekends 2nd Shift Crisis Center
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Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN) Weekends 2nd Shift Crisis Center
Seven Counties Services Inc
Louisville, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing

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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
Alford's Care2U, LLC
Lexington, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians

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Nurse Practitioner
BrightView Health
Louisville, Kentucky
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$115k - $1350k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Nurse Practitioner
Kroger
Newport, Kentucky
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
9 jobs
Owensboro
5 jobs
Hopkinsville
4 jobs
Madisonville
4 jobs
Newport
3 jobs
Lexington
3 jobs
Bowling Green
3 jobs
Richmond
2 jobs
Henderson
2 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Deaconess Health System8 open roles
Chestnut Health Systems6 open roles
Caremed5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications

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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