Job TitleAPP Neurosurgery Inpatient Weekends/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51052Working TitleAPP Neurosurgery Inpatient WeekendsDepartment 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
Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Shift
7 12-hour shifts per pay period, including every weekend and every other Friday.
Job Summary
The weekend Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the inpatient setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care Neurosurgical team.
The complexity of the NS service line requires an in depth knowledge of the multiple aspects of neurosurgery and the ability to develop a thorough health care plan for the patients seen in this space.
There is no expected OR time.
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 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.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply08/03/2025Our University Community
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