Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Nurse Practioner

Bardstown, Kentucky

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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter—ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time; Part Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000359

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Your future awaits you as a Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Bardstown, Kentucky.

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Bardstown—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community. We are hiring for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner position at Flaget Memorial Hospital.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit, established team of 2 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers with the support of a clinical performance nurse at Flaget Memorial Hospital.
Work alongside a supportive team that values camaraderie in and out of work.

Qualifications:

Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
We strongly support new APP graduates and provide training opportunities in hospital medicine to foster professional growth.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

This is a day position at Flaget Memorial Hospital.
This position has a schedule of 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation. Our team values work-life balance, and we support arranging coverage with one another to accommodate family time and personal needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and treat complex cases in an open ICU, embracing the challenges and variety of caring for a diverse patient population.
Collaborate closely with hospitalist APPs who assist with admissions and patient management under the supervision of a physician, ensuring seamless and comprehensive care.
Participate actively in monthly team meetings to stay informed about practice updates, developments at CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital, and broader initiatives within Sound.
Engage as a key member of the hospital community, with active participation in committees that shape the function and operations of this small but dynamic facility.

Living and Working in Bardstown:

Living and working in Bardstown, KY, offers the charm of a small town with a rich cultural heritage, including its reputation as the "Bourbon Capital of the World." The community is welcoming, with a strong sense of local pride and a slower pace that supports a high quality of life. Bardstown's historic downtown is filled with unique shops, restaurants, and festivals that create a vibrant atmosphere year-round. With affordable housing and a growing job market—particularly in manufacturing, tourism, and bourbon industries—it’s an ideal place for families and professionals. Its proximity to Louisville provides access to big-city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, rural lifestyle.
As part of a community-minded team, we take pride in fostering growth and development. We offer opportunities to expand your career locally or within our broader medical group. We encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital, helping Bardstown and its surrounding communities thrive.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package with additional bonuses.

Addie Pierce, Clinical Recruiter | apierce@soundphysicians.com | (615) 371-5779

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. They're driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.”

APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer
“Our team includes physicians and APPs, and we succeed because we work as an integrated, mission‑driven team focused on exceptional bedside care.”

Pamela Roy-Kondepati, DO
Medical Director
“I love what I do and am willing to go above and beyond for patient care. I truly try to treat patients as if they were family.”

Katie Cranfill, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD
“My proudest moments are complex cases where I can contribute to improving a patient's outcome.”

Tianna Dampman, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD