APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE49471
Working Title	APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient - GSH ICU
Department Name	MG31L:IM-PULMONARY
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	15
Salary Range	$95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements	On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs
Shift	Day shift, 6:00am – 6:00pm. Rotating weekends and some night coverage.
Job Summary	The Critical Care APP functions within the Medical ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The Medical ICU APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day care of critically ill patients while in the ICU. 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 may also play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of 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 / Abilities	N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	ACNP, AGACNP, PA-C with ICU Experience.
Deadline to Apply	04/02/2025
Our University Community	We 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next three months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within a month of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * For Physician Assistant applicants, 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 three months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within a month of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a critical care setting.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
4. * Do you have a certification in Acute Care or are eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$95,056.00

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