APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) invites applications for an on-call Critical Care APP in the Pulmonary inpatient service. The APP will work with an interdisciplinary team, primarily in the adult ICU, managing acutely ill patients from admission through discharge and supporting the outpatient population when needed.

Applicants must hold an APRN with ACNP or PA-C certification, MSN for NP or BS for PA, and have at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Required MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with ACNP or PA-C certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill adults in the ICU as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide day-to-day patient care from ICU to step-down and discharge.
• Support admissions/ICU triage and contribute to safe, high-quality care.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number DU15172

Department Name MG31L:IM-PULMONARY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $45.70-89.35/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience 1 year

Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification ( ACNP ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift Primarily day shift.

Job Summary The on-call Critical Care APP functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically ill 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. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting. The APP also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience N/A

Deadline to Apply 10/19/2026

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