APP Medical Oncology/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Oncology APP—an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant—to join our ambulatory and inpatient oncology teams.

The APP will provide advanced care in outpatient chemotherapy settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support safe, evidence-based practice while continuing professional development.

This role requires APRN or PA-C certification and aligns with our Tobacco & Drug Free campus standards.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA-C required.
• Strong collaboration within multidisciplinary oncology teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care in ambulatory medical oncology and chemotherapy suites.
• Manage care for acute and chronically ill oncology patients, in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Uphold safe, high-quality care with evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Education

APRN or PA-C

Job description

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Job Summary

The Medical Oncology APP – Advanced Practice Provider functions within the ambulatory adult medical oncology setting, chemotherapy suites, and inpatient medical oncology consult oncology team working in collaboration with, and as an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions in the outpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients of this specific population including possible outpatient procedures. The APP is a part of a service aligned oncology team.

The APP will have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and/or nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

APRN or PA-C

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/15/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
  • Yes
  • No