APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 186 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient to manage critically ill adults in the ICU and acute care units. The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced environment.

The APP works on a service‑aligned team, handling day‑to‑day patient care from ICU to discharge, with responsibilities across inpatient settings and potential outpatient follow‑ups as needed.

Qualifications

• MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required.
• APRN with ACNP certification or enrollment in ACNP program within one year.
• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure required.

Responsabilités

• Manage critically and acutely ill adults in ICU and acute care areas.
• Serve as resource for intensive care interventions across care continuum.
• Provide day-to-day patient care from ICU to discharge.
• Document promptly and maintain professional development.

Formation

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

Description du poste

Posting Details

Job Title APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55817

Working Title Advanced Practice Provider - Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient

Department Name MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 15

Salary Range $115,327-185,848/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( ACNP ) Certification or enrollment in Post Master’s ACNP program within one year of hire 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 Day shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per biweekly pay period; may require rotation of night‑shift coverage as needed.

Job Summary The Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient APP works within the adult ICU , progressive care, and acute care areas and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP primarily manages critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service‑aligned team and manages 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 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience in trauma surgery preferred but not required.

Deadline to Apply 10/25/2026

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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.