Job TitleAPP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49576Working TitleAPP CC Pulmonary Inpatient - GSHDepartment NameMG31L:IM-PULMONARYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/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
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Day shift, 6:00AM – 6:00PM. Rotating weekends and some night coverage.
Job Summary
The Critical Care APP functions within the GSH Medical ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.
The Medical ICU APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day care of critically ill patients while in the ICU.
In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP may also play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage.
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 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
ACNP, AGACNP, PA-C with ICU Experience.
Deadline to Apply05/14/2025Our University Community
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