APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The surgical oncology inpatient APP at University of Kentucky HealthCare works within the adult ICU and progressive care units, supporting surgical oncology patients including GI, breast, and soft tissue.

The APP manages care from ICU to discharge, emphasizes evidence-based practice, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA-C credential required.
• Experience with surgical patients preferred.
• Ability to use electronic medical records (EPIC) and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically and acutely ill adults in ICU to discharge.
• Serve as a resource for surgical oncology needs within the team.
• Maintain evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EPIC usage

Education

APRN or PA-C credential

Job description

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

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/20/2026

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 by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant
• * Please describe your experience with surgical patients.

  (Open Ended Question)