APP Cardiac Surgery Inpt Nights/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Cardiac Surgery Inpt Nights/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52861Working TitleAPP Cardiac Surgery Inpt NightsDepartment NameMG37H:SURGERY-CTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician AssistantsClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yrRequired License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsWalking, standing, sitting. May lift up to 50 lbs.ShiftNight shift; 12-hour shifts; 6 shifts per pay periodJob SummaryThe Cardiac Surgery night shift APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team for cardiac, lung, thoracic, and vascular surgery. In conjunction with the attending, the APP will oversee care from admission to discharge.

The APP may provide care throughout the system including progressive and telemetry. 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 / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceN/ADeadline to Apply01/29/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain a license within the next three months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or eligible to obtain certification within the next three months? (In order to be eligible, the applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within three months of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are you willing to enroll in a program within the first year of practice?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I am a Physician Assistant
3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience with surgery inpatient care.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter