What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt Nights/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
The 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.
