University of Kentucky

APP Colorectal Surgery/UKHC

University of Kentucky$109K — $174K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants
  • Current APRN with ACNP Certification or enrollment in Post Master's ACNP program required
  • No prior experience required
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary health care team

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with surgical team members for effective patient management
  • Oversee care throughout the perioperative process from consultation to discharge
  • Provide care in various settings including ICU and acute care
  • Demonstrate advanced medical knowledge and clinical competency
  • Ensure compliance with documentation and professional development

Benefits

  • Full-time position with typical Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Focus on patient management across multiple care settings
  • Access to a post-master's program for further education
  • Emphasis on professional development and competency validation
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Colorectal Surgery/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55454

Working Title
APP Colorectal Surgery

Department Name
MG37C:SURGERY-COLORECTAL

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$109,000-174,678/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

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master's ACNP program within one year of hire 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

40 hours per week; Monday - Friday

Job Summary

The Colorectal Surgery APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team. In conjunction with the attending, residents, and co-APPs, the APP will oversee care of colorectal patients throughout the perioperative setting from hospital consultation, inpatient care, discharge, and ambulatory care.

The APP may provide care in ICU, progressive, and acute care settings.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education, and ensures an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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

N/A

Deadline to Apply
08/20/2026

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