APP Gen Surgery/Trauma ICU/UKHC

Job Title
APP Gen Surgery/Trauma ICU/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52621

Working Title
APP General Surgery - Trauma ICU

Department Name
MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA

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

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master’s ACNP program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, May lift up to 50 lbs.

Shift

6x 14-hour day shifts per biweekly pay period; occasional day shifts as needed

Job Summary

The Trauma/Gen Surgery ICU APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults in the ICU 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 in the ICU. 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 has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible 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

N/A

Deadline to Apply
01/04/2026

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