APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights/UKHC

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 12, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE42282

Working Title

APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights

Department Name

MG300: Anesthesiology

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 ( ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pulling, and pushing objects standing, walking, and sitting.

Shift

Night shift.

Job Summary

The Surgical Triage Assessment and Recovery ( STAR) Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider ( APP) functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The STAR 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.
Anesthesiology STAR Critical Care APPs will work 6 clinical shifts, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate. STAR APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period. Our APPs are offered $4,000 and 80 hours of leave for continuing education.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Patient assessment and patient care, and documentation thereof. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering and interpretation. Line placement and maintenance. Provide specialty consultation services upon request. Utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Critical care experience required.

Deadline to Apply

04/24/2024

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a Physician Assistant
  3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a critical care setting.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years
  4. * Please describe your previous role(s) on multidisciplinary health care teams. Be specific.

    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Describe your paid employment experience with critically ill patients.

    (Open Ended Question)
  6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  8. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents