Nurse Practitioner | Becker's Top 150 Places To Work In Healthcare -2024-

**Join a dynamic team and become the next Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky.**

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Lexington, Kentucky—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports both your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

We are hiring for a nocturnist nurse practitioner position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

**People First in Lexington**

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 20 physicians and six advanced practice providers (APPs) at St. Joseph East Hospital.
• Work alongside a diverse team of experienced professionals, including seasoned clinicians and recent graduates, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

• Board certification/eligible nurse practitioner in acute care or family medicine.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

**Practice in the Heart of the Community**

Flexible Scheduling:

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance, with opportunities for mutual coverage during time away from the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care, including managing patient admissions and performing procedures (with training available if needed).
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including hospitalists and specialists, to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in regular team huddles, all-staff, and educational CME meetings.

Living and Working in Lexington:

• Lexington, Kentucky, is a vibrant city offering a mix of rich cultural experiences, historic sites, and diverse recreational options.
• Enjoy a family-friendly environment with a strong sense of community and the chance to explore outdoor activities in a region known for its scenic landscapes and proximity to horse country.

**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**

Lexington -Centered Care:

• At Sound Physicians, we always put patients first. Our team is committed to excellence in clinical care while contributing to the local community’s well-being.
• Our team actively supports local community efforts, with opportunities to participate in activities beyond the hospital, such as health fairs and community outreach.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.

At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.

We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.