APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the neurology inpatient service in Lexington, KY. The APP will operate in the acute and critical care hospital setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide care across care transitions.

The role focuses on managing day-to-day patient care from step-down to discharge for neurological diagnoses, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• The inpatient APP functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• The APP manages day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge for neurological diagnoses.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Posting Details

Job Title

APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55738

Department Name

MG350: Neurology

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

15

Salary Range

$105,000-177,952/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 within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, some lifting

Shift

Monday through Sunday on a rotating basis

Job Summary

The neurology inpatient Advanced Practice Provider functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to neurological diagnoses.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. 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

09/24/2026

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