APP Cardiovascular ICU/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAPP Cardiovascular ICU/UKHCRequisition NumberRE46587Working TitleCVICU APPDepartment NameMG300: AnesthesiologyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical RequirementsLifting, pulling, and pushing objects standing, walking, and sitting.

ShiftDay shift.

Job SummaryThe Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The CVICU APP functions primarily managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from ICU to 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 also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. 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.

Anesthesiology CVICU APPs will work 6 clinical shifts, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate.

CVICU APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period.

CVICU APPs are offered $4,000 and 80 hours of leave for continuing education.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesPatient assessment and patient care, and documentation thereofFormulate differential diagnoses by priorityInitiate appropriate referrals and consultationsManage diagnostic tests through ordering and interpretationLine placement and maintenanceProvide specialty consultation services upon request Utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceCritical care experience required.

Deadline to Apply08/08/2024University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 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 license within the next nine 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 nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)

• Yes
• No

1. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?

• Yes
• No
• I am a Physician Assistant

1. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a critical care setting.

• 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

1. * Please describe your previous role(s) on multidisciplinary health care teams. Be specific.
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Describe your paid employment experience with critically ill patients.
4. (Open Ended Question)
5. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?

• Yes
• No

1. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?

• InsideHigherEd.com
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
• Latinosinhighered.com
• HospitalCareers.com
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn.com
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
• A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
• Careerbuilder.com
• UK Job Fair
• None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents