APP Emergency Medicine OBS Nights/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,056 - 185,848; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for night shifts in the Observation Unit. The role includes providing direct patient care, obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests. Applicants must have an MSN or BS in relevant fields and be certified as an APRN or PA. This position emphasizes patient education and teamwork, aiming to enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Emergency Medicine residency experience or equivalent.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Observation Unit.
• Obtain patient health histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication

Leadership

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

APP Emergency Medicine OBS Nights/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE52744

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 15

Salary Range: $95,056-185,848/year

Position Type: Staff, Full‑Time

Shift: Nights

Deadline to Apply: 01/14/2026

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This is a nights only position and will primarily provide clinical coverage and patient care in the Observation Unit. This position will improve the capacity of the clinical practice, provide enhanced monitoring of clinically complex patients, and contribute to excellence in patient care and patient satisfaction. Duties for this position include direct patient care, patient and family education, support to fast track and physician in the triage system, and serving as a critical member of the clinical care team. This includes obtaining patient health histories, reviewing outside records, and performing complete physical examinations. It also includes documenting findings and noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. In addition, this position orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patients’ clinical status. Patient education will also be an essential function, and this position will be required to explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of therapy to patients, patients’ families, staff, and healthcare learners. In addition, this position will serve as a role model for advanced practice professional providers through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Requirements

• Required Education: MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
• Required Related Experience: 1 year or currently completing an Emergency Medicine residency program
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification and either enrollment or start in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) post‑master’s program within the first year of hire or obtain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP‑BC) as soon as eligible or Physician Assistant‑Certified (PA‑C)
• Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking. May lift less than 50 lbs.
• Shift: Nights

Preferred Education/Experience

MSN or BS in Physician Assistant Studies plus 1 year of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.