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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Peds Critical Care Inpatient/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51733Working TitleAPP Peds Critical Care Inpatient - PICU/PCICUDepartment NameMG34W:PEDS-CRITICAL CAREWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician AssistantsClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yrRequired License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) certification preferred or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.ShiftVaried schedule, including night or rotating shifts and weekends; 6x clinical ICU shifts and 1x professional development shift per biweekly pay period, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate.Job SummaryAre you a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and want to make a real difference in patients’ lives while working with an amazing team? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you at University of Kentucky HealthCare!

What You’ll Do: Step into a crucial role in our PICU/PCICU, where you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, caring for critically ill patients and driving top-notch intensive care. Your expertise in evidence-based practice will be key to ensuring our patients receive the safest, highest-quality care.

Position Overview:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a crucial role in managing cardiac critical care patients and is also actively involved in caring for medical critical care patients. The APP is responsible for overseeing the critical care aspects of assigned patients, from admission to transfer, ensuring comprehensive and high-quality care throughout their hospital stay. The APP may also coordinate care from admission to discharge and provide outpatient/ambulatory care coordination to ensure continuous and seamless patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the care of cardiac and medical critical care patients, overseeing their treatment from admission through to transfer.
• Coordinate care across all phases of patient treatment, including inpatient admission, ongoing critical care management, and discharge planning.
• Provide outpatient and ambulatory care coordination to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement, and lumbar puncture.
• Maintain a strong foundation in evidence-based practice to ensure safe and high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, technical competency, and sound clinical judgment in all aspects of care.
• Exhibit professionalism in communication, documentation, and patient interactions.
• Maintain compliance with all documentation standards, ensuring timely and accurate records.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintain competency validation in the clinical field.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in evidence-based medical or nursing practice.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases and make sound, timely decisions.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current in medical knowledge and skills.

What You’ll Bring:

• Nurse Practitioners: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) certification. Family Nurse Practitioners or Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners must obtain Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification within one year of hire date.
• Physician Assistants: BS required, PA-C certified
• Experience: At least 1 year related experience, preferably in critical care and/or cardiology

What’s In It for You:

• Flexibility: 6 clinical shifts per pay period with the opportunity for extra shifts at market rate.
• Professional Growth: 1 dedicated shift per pay period for professional development.
• Continuing Education: $1000 annual professional development funds can be used for continuing education

Ready to Make an Impact? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level while making a real difference. Join us at University of Kentucky HealthCare, where extraordinary care meets compassion and excellence.

Apply Now and Let’s Achieve Greatness Together!

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceApplicant must have Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner will only be considered if they are enrolled in an Acute Care certification program within one year of starting position.Deadline to Apply12/02/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, are you Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in acute care (CPNP-AC) or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I am a Physician Assistant

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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