APP Nephrology Ambulatory/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ambulatory Nephrology APP at the University of Kentucky works primarily in the ambulatory setting, providing comprehensive outpatient nephrology care including kidney transplant patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment and collaboration with the nephrology team.

Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:00pm, based in Lexington, KY. The APP is expected to uphold safety, quality, and evidence-based practice with thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
• Required Related Experience No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Responsibilities

• The Ambulatory Nephrology APP functions primarily in the ambulatory setting, caring for nephrology patients’ needs, including kidney transplant.
• The APP is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides outpatient care with evidence-based practice and documentation.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title APP Nephrology Ambulatory/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE56187
• Department Name MG31N:IM-NEPHROLOGY
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 14
• Salary Range $81,328-156,062/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)
• Physical Requirements Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Shift Monday—Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (40 hrs/wk)
• Job Summary The Ambulatory Nephrology APP functions primarily in the ambulatory setting, caring for nephrology patients’ needs, including kidney transplant. The APP is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in the ambulatory setting, providing comprehensive outpatient care across the continuum to manage acute and chronic needs of this population. This APP is generally service-aligned and works closely with the Nephrology medical team. 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 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 10/27/2026
• 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.
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