Job Title
APP Pre-Op Inpatient/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE48017
Working Title
APP Pre-Op Inpatient
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
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
The employee in this position sees patients in all areas of the medical center every day. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
As assigned
Job Summary
The pre-op APP functioning within the pre-operative surgery setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.
The APP functions primarily in the hospital managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to preoperative care and management. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the inpatient with the primary team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative outpatient setting or serves a resource for the ambulatory care team.
The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-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
Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioners
Deadline to Apply
11/11/2024
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