APP Cardiac Lung Svc Line Nights/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Cardiac Lung Service Line Night Shift APP who will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage care from the OR to discharge and through the continuum of care.

The position requires an Advanced Practice RN with ACNP or PA-C certification and MSN/BS credentials, plus at least 1 year of related experience. Night shifts offer a 10% pay premium and a 6x12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• MSN for NP or BS for PA required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• APRN with ACNP certification or PA-C license.
• Night shift availability (6x12-hr) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in the Cardiac Lung Service Line.
• Oversee care from OR/inpatient to discharge and through the continuum of care.
• Provide care across ICU, progressive, telemetry, and ambulatory settings as needed.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

Job Title

APP Cardiac Lung Svc Line Nights/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55865

Department Name

MG37L:Surgery-Thoracic

Work Location

Lexington, KY.

Grade Level

15

Salary Range

$134,415-185,848/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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

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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

11/17/2026

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