University of Kentucky

APP Infectious Disease Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky$111K — $173K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor of Science (BS) for Physician Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification
  • No prior experience required, making this position accessible to new graduates
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice is essential
  • Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide inpatient care
  • Manage critical care aspects from patient admission to transfer
  • Coordinate care throughout the patient’s stay and occasionally in outpatient settings
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safe patient care
  • Demonstrate advanced medical knowledge and clinical competency in all interactions

Benefits

  • Full-time Monday to Friday schedule with potential for occasional evenings and weekends
  • Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development and competency validation
  • Engage in a role that directly impacts patient care and outcome quality
  • Located in Lexington, KY, which offers a vibrant community and lifestyle
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Infectious Disease Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55013

Working Title
APP Infectious Disease Inpatient

Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$111,331-173,820/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) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with appropriate certification

Physical Requirements

May lift objects up to 50 lbs; may sit or stand for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.Occasional evenings and weekends if applicable.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP generally functions as a member of the Division's inpatient medical management team.

The APP manages the critical care aspects of the assigned patient's stay from admission to transfer. The APP may perform the coordination of care throughout the admission to discharge as well as provide outpatient/ambulatory coordination of care on occasion. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring 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
08/27/2026

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