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

  • MSN required for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification required
  • No prior experience is necessary
  • Prefer Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) for APRNs
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EPIC) is essential

Responsibilities

  • Manage care for acutely ill adults in the Surgical Oncology Team
  • Provide consultation throughout UKHC as a resource for surgical oncology
  • Oversee patient management in pre- and post-operative settings
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in progressive and acute care contexts
  • Ensure safe, quality care by adhering to evidence-based practices
  • Maintain timely and compliant documentation and communications
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule
  • Day shift hours from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break
  • Opportunities for education and training advancement for ACNP certification
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Surgical Oncology Inpatient/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55704

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, walking.

Shift

Monday - Friday, Day Shift (4 days/week); 6:00 am - 5:00 pm (w/ 1 hour lunch)

Job Summary

The APP works within the adult progressive care and acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing acutely ill adults for the Surgical Oncology Team and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for consultation. Primary patient management includes patients in the perioperative setting with pre- and post-operative patients.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care with the surgical team. 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

For APRN applicants; Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred (we are willing to help obtain ACNP if hired).

Deadline to Apply
09/10/2026

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