Job Information
University of Kentucky APP Cardiovascular ICU Nights/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | APP Cardiovascular ICU Nights/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49228 |
| Working Title | APP Cardiovascular ICU 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 | Nights |
| Job Summary | The Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The CVICU 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 CVICU APPs will work 6 clinical shifts, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate. CVICU APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period. CVICU 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 | 04/28/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 ().
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Please describe your previous role(s) on multidisciplinary health care teams. Be specific.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your paid employment experience with critically ill patients.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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