Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt Nights/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54642
Working Title
APP Gen Surg/Trauma Inpt Nights
Department Name
MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA
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
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
Night shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per pay period.
Job Summary
The Trauma/Gen Surgery Night shift APP (Advanced Practice Provider) works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The APP functions primarily in managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages 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 has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring 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.
The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum annual rate for this position will now be $124,413. All pay rates will be based on the candidate's experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
None
Deadline to Apply
08/02/2026
