Job Title
APP Pediatric GI/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE48001
Working Title
APP Pediatric Gastroenterology
Department Name
MG34S:PEDS-GASTRO
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
14
Salary Range
$81,328-156,062/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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed; no holidays or call.
Job Summary
The APP functioning within the pediatric GI ambulatory setting works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions primarily in the clinic, managing the GI needs of the identified population, and may also work closely with outpatient testing groups like pediatric endoscopy and peds sedation.
The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the outpatient care with the team. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serve as a resource for the inpatient care team. 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply
11/11/2024
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