APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY seeks a Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient APP to join the MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA team. The APP will provide advanced care to critically ill adults in the ICU, progressive care, and acute care settings, working with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time day-shift role requires APRN with ACNP certification or enrollment in a post-master’s ACNP program within one year of hire, or a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage critically and acutely ill adults in ICU and acute care areas.
• Serve as a resource for intensive care interventions within UKHC.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Cover day shift; 7x12-hour shifts per pay period.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56409

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 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.

Shift Day shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per pay period.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience N/A

Deadline to Apply 11/12/2026

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