Job TitleAPP Pulmonary Ambulatory/UKHCRequisition NumberRE48445Working TitleAPP Pulmonary AmbulatoryDepartment NameMG31L:IM-PULMONARYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level14Salary Range$81,328-156,062/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with appropriate certification
Physical Requirements
On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Day shift. Monday through Friday. Other days and hours as needed.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ambulatory care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care Pulmonary team. The complexity of the pulmonary outpatient service line requires an in depth knowledge of the multiple aspects of pulmonary and the ability to develop a thorough health care plan for the patients seen in this space.
On occasion the APP who functions primarily in the clinic may perform some coordination of inpatient care and outpatient follow-up after discharge. There may be a role for the APP to care for the pulmonary patients in outpatient testing areas. 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 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply05/13/2025Our University Community
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