Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required
No prior experience necessary, making it accessible for recent graduates
Ability to manage patient care from admission to discharge
Familiarity with electronic health records for documentation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in general surgery
Manage inpatient care, including evaluations in emergency and hospital settings
Conduct daily patient visits and coordinate discharge processes
Assist in the operating room during surgical procedures
Support outpatient responsibilities, including faculty clinics and follow-up care
Benefits
Full-time position with a structured schedule
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
Engagement with faculty, trainees, and students for professional development
Potential for varied responsibilities in both inpatient and outpatient settings
On-call and evening shifts provide flexibility in work hours
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP General Surgery Inpatient/UKHC
Requisition Number RE55021
Working Title APP General Surgery
Department Name MG37G:SURGERY-GEMS
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 15
Salary Range $109,629-168,787/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) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification 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 with additional on-call and evening shifts as needed.
The position is primarily daytime although occasional evening work is required once per week (currently Thursday) until approximately 7pm.
Job Summary
The General, Endocrine & Metabolic Surgery (GEMS) Inpatient APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and functions as a member of the general surgery management team. This requires managing all aspects of patients from admission to the operating room, and discharge.
The APP will work as part of a team with faculty, trainees, and students. The APP will be responsible for inpatient care including evaluating consults in the emergency room and hospital setting, daily visits, and coordination of discharge. Documentation in the electronic health record is required. This position will also assist in the operating room. Outpatient responsibilities may include assistance with faculty clinics and/or autonomy for evaluation of hospital follow-up care.
The position is primarily daytime although occasional evening work is required once per week (currently Thursday) until approximately 7pm.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
