Job TitleAPP Neurosurgery Inpatient/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49060Working TitleAPP Neurosurgery InpatientDepartment NameMG355: NeurosurgeryWork 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
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
7 12-hour shifts per pay period OR 8 10-hour shifts per pay period, with weekend requirement and some holidays. Shift begins at 530a.
Job Summary
Managing care of neurosurgical patients in an inpatient setting. No expected OR time. Main priority is management of patients including daily rounds, discharge optimization, and discharging patients to home, acute rehab, or subacute rehab. Working alongside attendings, APPs, and residents.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply05/15/2025Our University Community
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