APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/UKHC

Job Title
APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47171


Working Title
APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient/GSH ICU


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



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


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

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs



Shift

Day shift, 6:00am – 6:00pm. Rotating weekends and some night coverage.



Job Summary

The Critical Care APP functions within the Medical ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.

The Medical ICU APP functions primarily in 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 care of critically ill patients while in the ICU. 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 may also play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible 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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

ACNP, AGACNP, PA-C with ICU Experience.



Deadline to Apply
11/10/2024


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