APP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt Nights/UKHC

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt Nights/UKHCRequisition NumberRE48041Working TitleAPP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt NightsDepartment NameMG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMAWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician AssistantsClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master’s ACNP program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.ShiftNight shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per pay period.Job SummaryThe Trauma/Gen Surgery Night shift APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions primarily in managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages patient care from ICU to step down to discharge. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring safe, quality care.The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply03/30/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.) YesNo For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this certification within one year from date of hire? YesNoI am a Physician Assistant Please describe any relevant work history? (Open Ended Question) Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? InsideHigherEd.comHigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) Latinosinhighered.comHospitalCareers.comIndeed.comLinkedIn.comHigher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member Careerbuilder.comUK Job FairNone of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover LetterEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/JLx167cQX8ZdbIOqzfXXWGPI266510786