University of Kentucky

APP Emergency Medicine OBS Nights/UKHC

University of Kentucky$134K — $185K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's for Physician Assistants
  • At least 1 year of experience in Emergency Medicine or currently completing a residency
  • Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
  • Must obtain Advanced Practice qualifications (ACNP or ENP-BC) within one year of hire
  • Strong understanding of patient care protocols in emergency settings

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care primarily in the Observation Unit during night shifts
  • Conduct health assessments and physical examinations of patients
  • Educate patients and families about health processes and treatments
  • Support triage operations alongside physicians and clinical staff
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests based on clinical evaluations
  • Document clinical findings accurately and timely
  • Model professional conduct and decision-making for peers

Benefits

  • Full-time position with varied shifts including nights and weekends
  • Opportunity to work at a reputable institution (University of Kentucky)
  • Essential role in contributing to patient satisfaction and clinical excellence
  • Potential for further certification and clinical educational advancement
  • Collaborative environment within a dedicated emergency medicine team
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Emergency Medicine OBS Nights/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55450

Working Title
APP Emergency Medicine OBS Nights

Department Name
MG305: Emergency Medicine

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$134,287-185,848/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 or currently completing a formal Emergency Medicine residency program.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification and either enrollment or start in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) post master's program within the first year of hire or obtain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP-BC) as soon as eligible or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking. May lift
Shift

Varied; includes days, nights, and weekends

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

This is nights only position and will primarily provide clinical coverage and patient care in the Observation Unit. This position will improve the capacity of the clinical practice, provide enhanced monitoring of clinically complex patients, and contribute to excellence in patient care and patient satisfaction.

Duties for this position include direct patient care, patient and family education, support to fast track and physician in the triage system, and serving as a critical member of the clinical care team.

This includes obtaining patient health histories, reviewing outside records, and performing complete physical examinations. It also includes documenting findings and noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. In addition, this position orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patients' clinical status.

Patient education will also be an essential function, and this position will be required to explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of therapy to patients, patients' families, staff, and healthcare learners. In addition, this position will serve as a role model for advanced practice professional providers through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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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