What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Pediatric Sleep Medicine/UKHC position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 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 Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (40 hrs / wk); other hours / schedule as needed. Job Summary The APP functioning within the pediatric Sleep Medicine ambulatory setting collaborates with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
The APP functions primarily in the sleep medicine clinic, managing the needs of pediatric patients with sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, and insomnia. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serve as a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the outpatient care with the team. 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 advanced 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 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience For Nurse Practitioner applicants, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred. Deadline to Apply 02 / 23 / 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.
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Salary : $81,328 - $156,062
