MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required
1 year of related experience required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with ACNP or RNFA certification or PA-C required
Current NCCPA certification and state licensure preferred
Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred, but motivated new graduates will be considered
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team
Manage all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge
Assist in the operating room alongside the attending surgeon
Perform pre, intra, post-operative, and follow-up care as needed
Ensure evidence-based practice and quality care standards are met
Benefits
Full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule
Opportunity to work with elite and professional athletes
Engagement in clinical research
Dynamic team environment
Focus on both clinical care and surgical practice
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP Orthopedic Surgery Spine/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56417
Working Title
Department Name MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 15
Salary Range $111,050-185,848/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
1 yr
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
lifting and pushing up to 25 pounds, sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Shift
Monday-Friday, days
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider Orthopedic Surgery Trauma works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the orthopedic trauma management team.
This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP is integral in the operating room in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
In some service lines the APP may perform the pre, intra op, post op and follow up care. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic Orthopedic Sports Medicine team. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of clinical care, surgery, and research-working directly with elite and professional athletes as well as active individuals of all ages.
Qualifications Current NCCPA certification and state licensure (or eligibility) preferred Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred, but motivated new graduates will be considered Strong interest in caring for athletes and contributing to clinical research Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
