APP- Norton Cancer Institute - Float

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Float to deliver comprehensive cancer care across locations. The APP focuses on prevention, health promotion, maintenance, and supportive care while working both independently and with physicians.

You will diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients, educate families, and adapt care plans as patients’ needs change. The role requires a signed Collaborative Agreement and a valid DEA number if prescribing controlled

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience with hospital and/or payer credentialing completed.
• National NP credential and RN licensure are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare with emphasis on prevention, health promotion, maintenance and supportive care.
• Diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care.
• Float to all Norton Healthcare locations and collaborate with physicians.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for comprehensive, age-appropriate care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Independent practice

Collaborative care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

National NP credential

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Float provides healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and supportive care. The APP works independently as well as collaboratively to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care. The APP functions as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; performs other related duties. The Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Float demonstrates professional development and clinical competency; knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty. The APP floats to all NCI locations and serves in a clinical role to assist the physician in ensuring total patient care. Interacts directly with patients and patient families to maximize quality patient care. Requires signed Collaborative Agreement and valid DEA number if writing prescriptions for controlled substances.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience in nursing and must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role
• Master Degree
• National Nurse Practitioner AND Nurse Practitioner AND Registered Nurse

Desired Qualifications

• Three years in oncology nursing