APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient Nights / UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient Nights / UKHC

Requisition Number

RE51670

Working Title

APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient Nights

Department Name

MG31L : IM-PULMONARY

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

15

Salary Range

$95,056-185,848 / year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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Required 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 or standing for long periods of time. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Night shift.

Job Summary

The Critical Care Night APP functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily 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 patient care from ICU to step down to discharge.

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 also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. 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.

This particular role works primarily night shift.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N / A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education / Experience

N / A

Deadline to Apply

12 / 04 / 2025

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