Adv Practice Provider/Inpatient/UKHC
Job description
Job Title:
Adv Practice Provider/Inpatient/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE26023
Department Name:7H369:Internal Medicine - Hospitalist
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:15
Salary Range:$95,056-162,406/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:For Nurse Practitioner applicants, active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
For Nurse Practitioner applicants, Acute Care certification is preferred.
For Physician Assistant applicants, current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and active Kentucky Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Employment is contingent upon the University’s verification of credentials as required by state law and University policies.
Physical Requirements:On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs
Shift:Monday – Friday days, some holidays, weekends and other shifts
Job Summary:The APP/Inpatient (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the primary medical management team. This requires management of the critical care aspects of patients from admission to discharge. In some service lines the APP may perform the coordination of care from ICU or critical care to discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and 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 / Abilities:Critical care experience preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Deadline to Apply:01/18/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.