Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants (BS)
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license
No prior experience required, making it accessible for new graduates
Strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education
Ability to demonstrate advanced medical and nursing knowledge
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in an ambulatory plastic surgery clinic
Manage care for acute and chronically ill patients pre and post-surgery
Provide consultative care across the ambulatory setting when necessary
Ensure a safe environment for quality patient care
Maintain timely and compliant documentation of patient interactions
Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation
Benefits
Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
Focus on patient-centered care in a specialized field
Access to professional development resources
Potential for career advancement within a reputable institution
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP Plastic Surgery Ambulatory/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56416
Working Title
Department Name MG37P:SURGERY-PLASTIC
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 14
Salary Range $110,026-156,062/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)
Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, walking
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Summary
The APP functioning within the ambulatory plastic surgery clinic setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.
The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to pre and post-surgical care. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population across the ambulatory setting a consultative manner.
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 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
