Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants (BS)
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license
No prior experience required, making it accessible for new graduates
Strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education
Commitment to ongoing professional development and competency validation
Responsibilities
Manage care for acute and chronically ill oncology patients in outpatient settings
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in both outpatient and inpatient environments
Perform outpatient procedures as needed for patient care
Ensure a safe and quality care environment for patients
Document clinical findings and care plans in a timely and compliant manner
Benefits
Full-time position with a standard 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shift
Opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Engagement in professional development and competency validation
Involvement in both outpatient and inpatient oncology care settings
Potential for career advancement within a reputable institution
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP Medical Oncology/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56068
Working Title APP Medical Oncology/UKHC-MCC
Department Name MG31M:IM-MED ONC
Work Location Lexington, KY.
Grade Level 14
Salary Range $115,789-156,062/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
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? No
