University of Kentucky

APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky$105K — $177K *
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 required
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required
  • No prior experience required, making this suitable for new graduates
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice is essential

Responsibilities

  • Manage care for acute and chronically ill patients with neurological conditions
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Oversee day-to-day patient management from step down to discharge
  • Ensure a safe and quality care environment
  • Demonstrate advanced medical knowledge and clinical competency
  • Document patient care in a timely and compliant manner
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation

Benefits

  • Full-time position with rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday
  • Opportunity to work in a critical care hospital setting
  • Environment that emphasizes safety and quality in care delivery
  • Potential for career advancement within a multidisciplinary team
  • Support for ongoing education and professional development
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55738

Working Title

Department Name
MG350: Neurology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$105,000-177,952/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 within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, some lifting

Shift

Monday through Sunday on a rotating basis

Job Summary

The neurology inpatient Advanced Practice Provider functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to neurological diagnoses.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for 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
09/10/2026

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