APP Infectious Disease Inpatient/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 111 000 - 174 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Kentucky Healthcare is seeking an Inpatient APP for Infectious Disease in Lexington, KY. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage inpatient care from admission to discharge and provide outpatient coordination when needed.

The APP brings advanced clinical knowledge and professional judgment, with responsibilities including documentation and ongoing competency validation, while working a Monday–Friday schedule with potential evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• No experience required.

Responsabilités

• Manage the critical care aspects of the patient stay from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate care across inpatient stay and occasional outpatient coordination.
• Demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and professional communication.

Formation

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

Description du poste

Posting Details

Job Title

APP Infectious Disease Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55013

Working Title

APP Infectious Disease Inpatient

Department Name

MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

15

Salary Range

$111,331-173,820/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 ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with appropriate certification

Physical Requirements

May lift objects up to 50 lbs; may sit or stand for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.Occasional evenings and weekends if applicable.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider ( APP ) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP generally functions as a member of the Division’s inpatient medical management team.

The APP manages the critical care aspects of the assigned patient’s stay from admission to transfer. The APP may perform the coordination of care throughout the admission to discharge as well as provide outpatient/ambulatory coordination of care on occasion. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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

10/15/2026

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.