University of Kentucky

APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

University of Kentucky$114K — $172K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants (BS) required.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license required.
  • No prior experience necessary, making it accessible for newer professionals.
  • Preferred certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage care for critically and acutely ill surgical oncology patients.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Oversee daily patient care from the ICU to discharge.
  • Serve as a resource for surgical oncology needs across the facility.
  • Ensure safe, quality care through adherence to best practices and regulations.

Benefits

  • Full-time, weekdays only shift schedule (Monday - Friday).
  • Opportunity for professional development and competency validation.
  • Involvement in a dynamic and multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55436

Working Title

Department Name
MG37O:SURGERY-ONCOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$114,915-172,217/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

Standing, sitting, keyboard.

Shift

Monday - Friday, Day Shift (4 days/week); 6:00am - 6:00pm.

Job Summary

The surgical oncology inpatient APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas serving the surgical oncology GI, breast, and soft tissue patient population and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for surgical oncology needs. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to 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 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

Ability to use electronic medical health records (EPIC).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred

Deadline to Apply
08/19/2026

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