APP Hosp Med Inpatient Nights/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for night shifts in Hospital Medicine. The APP manages acutely ill adults, From admission to discharge, within a multidisciplinary team, and supports general medicine interventions as needed.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and ensuring a safe, high-quality patient care environment while working primarily night shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN or PA-C in Kentucky.
• Eligible for license within nine months of application.
• Acute Care certification for NP or PA-C or eligible by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day patient care from admission to discharge.
• Care for critically and acutely ill adults on hospital medicine teams.
• Act as a resource for general medicine interventions and procedures.

Skills

APRN/PA-C

Night shift

Education

MSN/BS

Job description

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs

Shift

Night shift.

Job Summary

The Hospital Medicine APP night shift works within the adult progressive, tele and acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for general medicine interventions/procedures as appropriate. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from admission 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 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.

This position primarily works night shift.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/21/2026

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 by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant