Primary Location:
UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center - UMC
Address:
529 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
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Job Description:
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Advanced Practice Provider (PA or Acute Care APRN) for its Blood Cancers, Cellular Therapeutics and Transplant (BCT) Program. The program has been recognized as high-performing in Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma by U.S. News & World Report.
This position primarily supports a high-acuity 16-bed inpatient specialty unit. As an academic institution, we are looking for a quick learner who prefers an academic setting and desires to stay well-informed on the latest updates in cancer treatment. A physician assistant or acute care APRN is preferred. An APRN with prior oncology or BMT clinical experience may also be considered.
Job Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, formulate treatment plans, and manage symptoms/side effects for complex blood cancer patients.
- Clinical Duties: Detail-oriented, handle admissions, write prescriptions, interpret diagnostic tests, and manage the patient survivorship program/clinic.
- Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, maintain constant communication with collaborating physicians, and foster a team-oriented environment.
- Research and Education: Support evidence-based nursing practices, participate in clinical research, and maintain professional certifications through ongoing academic learning.
Key Skills and Core Competencies
- Clinical Judgement: Strong critical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and emotional intelligence in high-acuity environments.
- Professionalism: Exceptional communication skills, strict workplace ethics, time-management efficiency, and high organizational skills.
Additional Job Description:
Minimum Requirements - Physician Assistant (PA)
- Graduate of an accredited PA program with current national certification.
- Current licensure in the state of Kentucky and/or Indiana.
- Current ACLS/BLS certifications.
- Subspecialty or oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Minimum Requirements - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as an APRN.
- National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or previous experience in the BMT or oncology field.
- Current, unrestricted DEA certificate.
- Current CPR and BLS certifications.
Additional Incentives:
- Competitive base salary and annual CME allocation.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement matching benefits.
- Annual resetting vacation allotment.
- Free tuition at the University of Louisville for dependents.
To Apply:
Submit a letter of interest and CV to Stephanie Rogers, CPRP, Physician Recruiter at stephanie.rogers@uoflhealth.org.