APP Cardiac Lung Svc Line Nights/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiac Lung Service Line night shift APP works with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as a core member of the surgical management team. The APP oversees care from the operating room to discharge and throughout the continuum of care, with responsibilities across ICU, progressive, telemetry, and ambulatory settings.

Night positions include a 10% pay increase, and the shift comprises six 12-hour shifts per biweekly pay period, with no seventh shift required for day positions.

Qualifications

• APRN with ACNP certification or PA-C certification required.
• Nurse Practitioner should have MSN; PA applicants should have BS with licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care from OR/inpatient to discharge and through the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, quality care.
• Provide care across units including ICU, progressive, telemetry, and ambulatory settings.

Skills

APRN/PA-C

ACNP certification

PA-C certification

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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

Night shift; 6x 12-hour shifts per biweekly pay period

Job Summary

The Cardiac Lung Service Line night shift APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team throughout the cardiac lung service line. In conjunction with the attending, the APP will oversee care from OR/inpatient to discharge and throughout all aspects of the continuum of care.
The APP may provide care throughout the system including ICU , progressive, telemetry, and in some cases return to ambulatory clinic. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and 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.
This position is a night position.

• Night positions will receive priority for PTO amongst the team.
• Night positions automatically receive 10% increase in pay compared to day positions.
• Night positions only work 6 shifts in a pay period rather than 7 shifts required for day positions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/09/2026

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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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 (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or 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 nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this certification within one year from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant
• * Please describe your experience and/or training related to working in a critical care environment.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience and/or training in working with patients with a cardiovascular history.

  (Open Ended Question)