APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient to manage critically ill adults in the ICU and acute care units. The role integrates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

The APP acts as a clinical resource across surgery services, ensuring safe care, precise documentation, and ongoing professional development. Applicants should align with UKHC standards and be prepared for shift rotations.

Qualifications

• MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required.
• APRN with ACNP certification or enrollment in Post Master ACNP program within one year of hire or PA-C certification required.
• Current Kentucky license as NP or PA-C or eligibility within nine months required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill adults in adult ICU, progressive care, and acute care units.
• Serve as a resource on trauma and gen surgery care pathways and perform ICU-to-discharge patient management.
• Document timely, accurate patient information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Potential to rotate shifts and support night coverage as needed.

Skills

APRN

ACNP

PA-C

Trauma care

Acute care

Education

MSN (NP)

BS (PA)

Job description

Working Title Advanced Practice Provider - Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient

Department Name

Department Name MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 15

Salary Range

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

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in trauma surgery preferred but not required.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/25/2026

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 share any experience you have working with Trauma or Acute Care patients. If you have none, tell us why you are interested in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)