About Norton Healthcare

For more than 125 years, Norton Healthcare's faith heritage has guided its mission to provide quality health care to all those it serves. Today, Norton Healthcare is a leading health care system based in Louisville, Ky. It is the area's third largest private employer, providing care at nearly 140 locations throughout Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. The Louisville-based not-for-profit system includes five Louisville hospitals with more than 1,800 licensed beds; five outpatient centers; 12 Norton Immediate Care Centers; 12,000 employees; more than 600 employed medical providers; and in excess of 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. Norton Healthcare was the 2011 recipient of the prestigious National Quality Forum National Quality Healthcare Award, along with the 2011 Kentucky Hospital Association Quality Award. The organization has consistently been recognized as one of the best places to work in Metro Louisville, the state of Kentucky and nationally. Norton Healthcare and Humana are one of only four national pilot sites, and the only one in Kentucky, to study the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model through the prestigious Brookings – Dartmouth ACO Pilot Project. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) 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

• Master's Degree in Nursing; Completion of APRN program
  
• Active current APRN license/work permit in the State of Kentucky
  Signed, Collaborative Agreement and valid DEA number if writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
  
• CPR
  
• 3 years nursing experience with 1 year experience in specialty area
  
• Basic PC Skills (i.e. e-mail, common word processing, internet programs)

• Certification In area of specialty
  
• Spreadsheets, Power Point

Norton Healthcare Offers A Competitive Benefit Package Including

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
  
• Short and Long Term Disability
  
• 403b Plan
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
• College Savings Plan
  
• Children's Choice Day Care Center
  
• Downtown Fitness Center
  
• Free Parking
  
• Screening Requirements:

Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check