APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient to join the ICU/PCU teams, managing critically ill surgical oncology patients and supporting multidisciplinary care.

The role requires MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants with APRN/PA-C licensure; ACNP certification is preferred. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–4:00pm, four days a week, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license required.
• ACNP certification preferred.
• No experience required.
• Ability to use EPIC EMR.

Skills

EPIC EMR

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

ACNP Certification preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55436

Department Name MG37O:SURGERY-ONCOLOGY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 15

Salary Range $114,915-172,217/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

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)

Physical Requirements Standing, sitting, keyboard.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift (4 days/week); 6:00am – 4:00pm.

Job Summary The surgical oncology inpatient APP works within the adult ICU /progressive care/acute care areas serving the surgical oncology GI, breast, and soft tissue patient population and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for surgical oncology needs. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to 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 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 Ability to use electronic medical health records (EPIC).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred

Deadline to Apply 11/17/2026

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