APP Rheumatology/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) on the Rheumatology team will work in conjunction with physician and clinical staff partners to ensure efficient and effective care in the clinic setting, inpatient areas and testing areas as dictated by job needs.

This role will augment both new and existing patients and will help open access to provide care for the UKHC Rheumatology patient population. 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.

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