What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP CT Surgery Inpatient/UKHC position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
APP CT Surgery Inpatient/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE48908
Working Title
APP CT Surgery Inpatient
Department Name
MG37H:SURGERY-CT
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
The 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.
Shift
Primarily Day Shift (40 hrs/wk); night and weekend shift rotations as needed.
Job Summary
The CT Surgery APP will work with the Cardiac Surgery team to provide inpatient care of the post-operative cardiac surgery patient from admission through discharge.
Responsible for medical management with some additional duties to include, but not limited to, the following: Removal of chest drains, Removal of epicardial pacing wires, placement and management of negative pressure surgical dressings, and Bedside surgical wound debridement. Rotating overnight phone calls for the cardiac surgical inpatient telemetry floor service with Residents and Attending Physician backup support. The Cardiac Surgery APP Team provides coverage for the service 365 days a year, with the work schedule divided evenly amongst team members in a rotating fashion. This includes weekend and holiday commitments.
The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills and timely and compliant documentation. It also takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Responsible for medical management with some additional duties to include, but not limited to, the following: Removal of chest drains, Removal of epicardial pacing wires, placement and management of negative pressure surgical dressings, and Bedside surgical wound debridement. Rotating overnight phone calls for the cardiac surgical inpatient telemetry floor service with Residents and Attending Physician backup support. The Cardiac Surgery APP Team provides coverage for the service 365 days a year, with the work schedule divided evenly amongst team members in a rotating fashion. This includes weekend and holiday commitments.
The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills and timely and compliant documentation. It also takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
01/29/2025
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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.
Salary : $95,056 - $185,848
