Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

The Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides high quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective oncology patient care through clinical expertise, role modeling, mentoring, consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration and utilization of research. The APRN will provide supervision consistent with their privileges for patients receiving infusion and/or chemotherapy in an outpatient setting. The APRN scope of practice is determined by state and federal regulations, the professional code of ethics, professional practice standards and hospital/department policies/ procedures.  The scope of advanced practice registered nursing is distinguished by autonomy and a high degree of independent judgment.  This level of clinical decision-making is a sophisticated, innovative synthesis of knowledge, clinical evidence, research, scientific theory and nursing process.  The APRN honors the patient’s mind, body and spirit in support of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. This position will be 40 hours/week (5 eight hour shifts per week) in the oncology outpatient clinic with some hospital inpatient rounding as needed.

Opportunity Details:

• Competitive Base salary
• Production Bonus
• Student Loan Assistance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• CME allowance and additional time off
• Paid Time Off
• 401k matching
• Quality Incentives

Bardstown is one of the most recognized small towns in America. Its long list of national accolades has made this community a location people are coming to for not only a place to visit, but to live and work. Bardstown’s leadership has been able to forge that perfect balance between historic preservation and progressiveness. Named the “Most Beautiful Small Town in America” by USA Today and Rand McNally, Bardstown is certainly more than just a pretty face. We have been included in Site Selection magazine's top-ten list for economic developments, awarded “Best Place in the South to Raise a Family” by Southern Business and Development, as well as one of the top ten “Central Business Districts” in the South. These are joined by our continuous streak in being named one of the “Best Small Towns in America” by various national publications, including Southern Living magazine!

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health includes 275 providers delivering quality care to patients across 88 locations in central and eastern Kentucky. Our full service network delivers a variety of Primary Care Services including Family Internal Geriatric and Pediatric Medicine in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients. #HEC

1. Accurately assesses patient conditions and documents effectively to support charges and to communicate with other providers.
2. Provides comprehensive patient assessment, including functional, mental, social and physical conditions. 
3. Establishes accurate diagnosis.
4. Seeks consultation/supervision of physician as needed to confirm proper assessment.
5. Appropriately involves patients and caregivers in treatment planning.
6. Provides interface between clinic and other providers to assure timely, comprehensive services for patients.
7. Independently develops and implements treatment plans and evaluates patient’s outcomes.
8. Takes responsibility for clearly communicating patient needs, care plans and problem resolution to physicians and other healthcare teams.
9. Possesses knowledge and skill to provide supervision to clinical staff as needed.
10. Develops/maintains policy and procedure for patient care activities.
11. Uses process improvement skills to contribute to team development and program growth.
12. Actively participates in hospital and department projects and committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
• Eligibility for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and DEA registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• National Oncology Certification preferred if eligible but not required