APP Gen Surg/Trauma Nights /On-Call/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title APP Gen Surg/Trauma Nights /On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number DU14819 Department Name MG37G:SURGERY-GEMS Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $45.70-89.35/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience

No Experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master's ACNP program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking. May lift <50 lbs. Shift

On-Call Nights

Job Summary

The night shift Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient on-call APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

• The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely 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 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

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply 08/04/2026 Our University Community

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter