APP Urology/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APN) in Urology. The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage acute and chronically ill urological patients in ambulatory and acute care settings. Strong focus on evidence-based practice, safe, high-quality care, and professional documentation is required.

The role emphasizes service-aligned duties, day-to-day patient management, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a dynamic Urology team.

Qualifications

• APRNs or PA-Cs must hold appropriate certification (APRN or PA-C).
• Experience in ambulatory and acute care settings is valued for urology patients.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe, high-quality patient care and professional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage acute and chronically ill urological patients across care settings.
• Provide day-to-day patient care within ambulatory and procedural settings as part of a service-aligned team.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and ongoing professional development.

Education

APRN or PA-C certification

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) with appropriate certification

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

Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedules as needed.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider/Urology ( APP ) in the ambulatory and acute care setting collaborates with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions across the continuum of care, managing acute and chronically ill urological patients.
The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages day-to-day patient care. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population but focuses mainly on care in the ambulatory and procedural setting.
The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates advanced 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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Urology Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/13/2026

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
• * Please briefly describe your past healthcare work experience as it relates to this position.

  (Open Ended Question)