Lexington, KY, USA
3 days ago
APP Cardiology Inpatient/UKHC
Posting Details

Job Title APP Cardiology Inpatient/UKHC Requisition Number RE47465 Working Title APP Cardiology Inpatient Department Name MG31C:IM-CARDIOLOGY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 15 Salary Range $95,056-185,848/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) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Physical Requirements on occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs Shift The Advanced Practice Provider will cover primarily day shifts and be responsible for cross covering the cardiovascular service line. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage. Job Summary The Cardiology inpatient APP functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to cardiovascular diagnoses.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from step down to discharge. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting.

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 Preferred Education/Experience Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred Deadline to Apply 10/03/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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