APP Neurosurgery Inpatient/UKHC - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-03
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAPP Neurosurgery Inpatient/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50427Working TitleDepartment 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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
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 / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants
Deadline to Apply06/23/2025Our 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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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 (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a Physician Assistant

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents




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