Inpatient Trauma & Gen Surgery APP (ACNP/PA-C) – ICU Expert

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an experienced APP to join the Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient team. The role focuses on managing critically ill adults across ICU, progressive care, and acute care areas, supporting intensive care interventions, and coordinating patient care from ICU through discharge.

The position requires APRN with ACNP certification or PA-C eligibility, with potential enrollment in a Post Master’s ACNP program within one year.

Qualifications

• License/registration required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or enrollment in a Post Master’s ACNP program within one year of hire, or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).
• Strong clinical knowledge in acute and critically ill adult care.
• Experience in ICU/step-down settings is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical and nursing care to critically and acutely ill adults in adult ICU, progressive care, and acute care units.
• Serve as a key resource for intensive care interventions within the multidisciplinary team.
• Document timely and accurate patient care documentation and participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

APRN with ACNP certification or PA-C

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking an experienced APP to join the Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient team. The role focuses on managing critically ill adults across ICU, progressive care, and acute care areas, supporting intensive care interventions, and coordinating patient care from ICU through discharge.

The position requires APRN with ACNP certification or PA-C eligibility, with potential enrollment in a Post Master’s ACNP program within one year.