APP Pediatric Surgery/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Pediatric Surgery APP to join the UKHC surgical team in Lexington. The role supports care from clinic to OR and discharge, predominantly inpatient with some clinic coverage.

The APP will collaborate with attending physicians, demonstrate evidence-based practice, and ensure safe, high-quality care for pediatric patients and families.

Qualifications

• BSN/BS for PA required as applicable.
• 1 year related experience required.
• APRN with CPNP-AC certification or enrollment in a post-graduate program within one year of hire; PA-C also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to manage pediatric surgical patients.
• Oversee care from clinic through OR/inpatient to discharge.
• Inpatient role with some supportive clinic coverage.

Skills

1 year experience

Education

MSN for NP or BS for PA

APRN with CPNP-AC or PA-C

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: APP Pediatric Surgery/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE55492
• Department Name: MG37K:SURGERY-PEDIATRICS
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 15
• Salary Range: $106,777-162,350/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
• Required Related Experience: 1 yr
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC) certification or enrollment in post graduate certificate program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
• Shift: 40 hours per week
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience: Active Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (ACNP/CPNP-AC) preferred.
• Deadline to Apply: 08/26/2026

Job Summary

The pediatric surgical APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team. In conjunction with the attending the APP will oversee care from clinic to OR/inpatient to discharge and throughout all aspects of the continuum of care. This position will be predominantly an inpatient role with some supportive clinic coverage.

As this is a pediatric service the APP will assist both with patient and family care and help support the whole unit as they move through the UK system. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. This position requires systems thinking and high level of clinical skill.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None

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.

Applicant Documents

1. Resume

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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