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Overview:
The pediatric surgical APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team and will oversee care from clinic to OR/inpatient to discharge and throughout all aspects of the continuum of care, in conjunction with the attending physician.
Responsibilities:
The APP will assist with patient and family care and help support the unit as they move through the UK system. Demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professional communication. Ensure timely and compliant documentation and ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Qualifications: Required
Education:
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC) certification or enrollment in post graduate certificate program within one year of hire, or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) 1 year related experience Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs Shift: Monday – Friday, Day Shift; typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk) Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Location: Lexington, KY Department: MG37K:SURGERY-PEDIATRICS Grade Level: 15 Salary Range: $95,056-185,848/year Type Of Position: Staff Position Time Status: Full-Time Other Details Deadline To Apply: 09/15/2025 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to a healthy environment. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and adheres to nondiscrimination laws. Pre-employment screenings may be required.
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