APP Plastic Surgery Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kentucky seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant-Certified to join the ambulatory plastic surgery clinic. The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary health care team and manages pre- and post-surgical outpatient care within a service-aligned team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, accurate documentation, and safe, quality patient care in a Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule.

Competenze

• APRN or PA-C licensure/registration required
• Eligible to obtain license within nine months of application or hire

Mansioni

• Functioning within ambulatory plastic surgery clinic as integral member of multidisciplinary health care team.
• Manage care of acute and chronically ill patients related to pre- and post-surgical care in outpatient setting

Conoscenze

Evidence-based practice

Formazione

MSN (Nurse Practitioner) or BS (PA)

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Sitting, standing, walking

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Summary

The APP functioning within the ambulatory plastic surgery clinic setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.
The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to pre and post-surgical care. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population across the ambulatory setting a consultative manner.
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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/12/2026

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 certification within one year from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant