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APP Pediatric Pulmonary/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Salary: $81328 - $156062Job Function: Medical
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleAPP Pediatric Pulmonary/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE46573
Working TitleAPP Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Department NameMG34L:PEDS-PULMONARY
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level14
Salary Range$81,328-156,062/year
Type of PositionStaff
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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedules as needed.
Job Summary
The APP (Advanced Practice Provider) functioning within the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine division is an integral multidisciplinary healthcare team member. The APP functions primarily in the clinic, managing the medical needs of the identified population, and may also work closely with the outpatient testing groups.

The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the outpatient care with the team. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serve as a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.

The APP demonstrates advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills and timely and compliant documentation. The APP also takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply09/30/2024
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 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
  2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you hold a current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a Physician Assistant
  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
  1. Cover Letter

Job Location

Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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