APP Gastroenterology/UKHC

Job Title APP Gastroenterology/UKHC

Requisition Number RE48652

Working Title APP Gastroenterology

Department Name MG31D:IM-DIGESTIVE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 14

Salary Range $81,328-156,062/year

Type of Position Staff

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

Physical RequirementsMay lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, sitting or standing for long periods.

ShiftDays, nights, weekends.

Job SummaryThe APP Gastroenterology (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide GI consultation and management of inpatients through the UKHC system. The APP functions as a member of the GI practice and functions as the expert to assist with chronic and acute conditions within the inpatient setting. In some service lines the APP may perform the coordination of care from ICU or critical care to discharge and then back to the ambulatory setting.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and/or 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 

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience 

Deadline to Apply 01/02/2025

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 background check and/or drug screen.

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