Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Nocturnist - Louisville, KY (7 Nights On/7 Nights Off)

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is to provide healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and supportive care. The APRN works independently as well as collaboratively to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care. The APRN 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 APRN 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. 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.

Required: Signed, Collaborative Agreement and valid DEA number if writing prescriptions for controlled substances.

Required:

• Three years as an RN
• Master Degree Nursing
• National Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Practitioner (KY)
• Registered Nurse (KY)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Norton Medical Group maintains nearly 30 years of experience operating physician practices and Norton Immediate Care Centers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A division of Norton Healthcare, Norton Medical Group provides comprehensive management and support services to its medical providers and locations. Nearly 2,000 employed medical providers and over 4,000 employees work at more than 350 locations. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through the division’s extensive network of primary and specialty care practices and urgent care centers. More information is available at NortonMedicalGroup.com.

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