APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights/UKHC

Job Title
APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE45339


Working Title
APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights


Department Name
MG300: Anesthesiology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
15


Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/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

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pulling, and pushing objects standing, walking, and sitting.



Shift

Night shift.



Job Summary

The Surgical Triage Assessment and Recovery (STAR) Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The STAR 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.

This particular role works primarily night shift.

Anesthesiology STAR Critical Care APPs will work 6 clinical shifts per 2-week pay period, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate. STAR APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period. Our APPs are offered $4,000 and 80 hours of leave for continuing education per year.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Patient assessment and patient care, and documentation thereof. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering and interpretation. Line placement and maintenance. Provide specialty consultation services upon request. Utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Critical care experience required.



Deadline to Apply
10/03/2024


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