What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Gen Surg/Trauma ICU Nights/UKHC position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Gen Surg/Trauma ICU Nights/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE49370
Working Title
APP General Surgery Trauma ICU Nights
Department Name
MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA
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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced 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 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
Night shift; 6x 13.5-hour shifts per pay period.
Job Summary
The General Surgery Trauma ICU 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 injured 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 patient care from ICU to step down to discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and has a responsibility to ensure 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. This role works night shift primarily.
The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to step down to discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and has a responsibility to ensure 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. This role works night shift primarily.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
03/04/2025
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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.
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
