Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - UofL Health

Overview

University of Louisville Physicians is hiring a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Shift Options: FT, Days

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. 

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Works both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic. 
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Varied schedule.
• Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.
• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• Current BLS