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Job Title APP Neurosurgery Inpatient/UKHC Requisition Number RE48717 Working Title APP Neurosurgery Inpatient Department Name MG355: Neurosurgery 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) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Physical Requirements Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Shift Variable 7 days per pay period. Work hours 5:30AM – 5:30PM. Some weekends and holidays required. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the inpatient setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care Neurosurgical team. The complexity of the NS service line requires an in-depth knowledge of the multiple aspects of neurosurgery and the ability to develop a thorough health care plan for the patients seen in this space.

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 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants Deadline to Apply 01/15/2025 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.

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