University of Kentucky

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAPP Transplant/UKHCRequisition NumberRE45951Working TitleAPP Lung TransplantDepartment NameMG375: SurgeryWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with appropriate certification

Physical RequirementsWalking, pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift40 hours per week with additional on-call and evening shifts as needed.

Job SummaryThe transplant Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The transplant APP generally functions to provide pre, intra, and post operative transplant care. This includes all levels of care where the APP manages the critical care aspects of the assigned patient's intensive care stay from admission to transfer to discharge back to clinic.

The Lung Transplant APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply06/25/2024University Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 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

1. * 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

1. * 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

1. * 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.
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * 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

1. Cover Letter