Auren Alternative Health, also known as Kentucky Marijuana Card, is a multi‑state medical cannabis certification practice committed to compassionate, patient‑centered care. We help patients access safe, legal medical cannabis through high‑quality clinical evaluations, education, and support. Our Kentucky team is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated APRN who values professionalism, empathy, and clinical excellence.
Kentucky Marijuana Card is seeking a compassionate, caring, and clinically confident Kentucky APRN to provide medical cannabis evaluations at in‑person patient drives, mobile clinic events, and occasional telemedicine sessions. This role is ideal for a provider who enjoys community‑based care, flexible scheduling, and meaningful patient interactions.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working in outdoor or semi‑outdoor environments, including tents, mobile units, and community event spaces. Reliable transportation and personal technology (laptop + hotspot) are required.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in‑person medical cannabis evaluations at scheduled patient drives and mobile events
Perform patient assessments, review medical history, and determine eligibility under KRS Chapter 218B
Independently exercise clinical judgment to diagnose or confirm qualifying conditions when appropriate
Complete all required state documentation, certifications, and EMR charting
Provide patient counseling regarding risks, benefits, and responsible cannabis use
Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and patient‑centered approach at all times
Maintain an active, unrestricted Kentucky APRN license (KRS 314.042)
Maintain any required CAPA agreements (KRS 314.011(8), KRS 314.042(8))
Comply with Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program requirements (KRS 218B)
Comply with controlled substance laws (KRS 218A)
Follow telehealth standards (902 KAR 20:220; KRS 218B.015)
Adhere to professional standards of care (KRS 311.597)
Notify Auren immediately of any investigation, complaint, or license action
Attend scheduled patient drives across Kentucky
Work in variable outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain) with reasonable accommodations
Maintain reliable personal transportation for statewide travel
Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally presented
Maintain a clean, organized, and patient‑friendly mobile clinic environment
Provide and maintain a personal laptop with camera, microphone, and speakers
Maintain high‑speed internet or hotspot capability
Maintain active email and access to Auren’s EMR and telemedicine systems
Ensure reliable connectivity during all patient encounters
Average 6 patients per hour when applicable
Complete documentation within 24 hours
Respond to Auren communications weekly
Provide a minimum of 6 days of availability per month
Participate in chart audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions
Active Kentucky APRN license (required)
CAPA‑NS or CAPA‑CS as applicable
Experience in pain management, behavioral health, primary care, or cannabis medicine preferred
Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner
Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment
Comfortable working in mobile or outdoor clinical environments
Reliable transportation and personal laptop
