University of Kentucky

APP Plastic Surgery Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky$109K — $185K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license required
  • No prior experience necessary, making it suitable for new graduates
  • Willingness to pursue acute care certification within one year preferred
  • RNFA certification is an asset, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Oversee patient care from consultation through discharge
  • Assist in the operating room during surgical procedures
  • Participate in the outpatient care setting
  • Ensure evidence-based practice and quality care is delivered
  • Demonstrate professionalism in clinical judgment and communication
  • Maintain timely and compliant documentation of patient care.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard 40-hour work week
  • Opportunity to work within a specialized team focused on hand surgery
  • Collaborative environment with attending physicians and residents
  • Access to ongoing professional development and competency validation
  • Engagement in an evidence-based practice setting.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Plastic Surgery Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55453

Working Title
APP Plastic Surgery Inpatient/UKHC

Department Name
MG37P:SURGERY-PLASTIC

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$109,517-185,848/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

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

40 hours per week; M-F.

Job Summary

The Plastic Surgery APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. In conjunction with the attending, residents, and co-APPs, the APP will oversee care from consultation, inpatient management, assisting in the operating room, discharge and outpatient setting. The focus of this APP position will be within our hand surgery team, though a vital member of the entire plastic surgery group.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. This position requires hands-on skills, as well as a high level of clinical skills.

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

Preferred Education/Experience

Acute care certification or willing to enroll in acute care within 1 year of practice if a nurse practitioner. RNFA preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/16/2026

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