University of Kentucky

APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky$115K — $185K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's for Physician Assistants.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or actively enrolled in Post Master's ACNP program.
  • Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) credential required.
  • No prior experience is necessary, making this a unique opportunity for new graduates.
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage critically and acutely ill adult patients in ICU and acute care settings.
  • Serve as a key resource for intensive care interventions across the facility.
  • Coordinate patient care from ICU to step-down units and discharge planning.
  • Engage in outpatient follow-up for patients previously treated in acute settings.
  • Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care through adherence to evidence-based protocols.
  • Demonstrate advanced medical/nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in practice.
  • Participate in professional development and competency validation activities.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and education.
  • Day shifts with a structured work schedule (7x 12-hour shifts per pay period).
  • Position in a supportive institution with potential for career growth.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55703

Working Title

Department Name
MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$115,327-185,848/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

Day shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per pay period.

Job Summary

The Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient APP works within the adult ICU, progressive care, and acute care areas and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP primarily manages 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 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 has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates advanced 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply
09/10/2026

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