APP Lung Transplant On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
APP Lung Transplant On-Call/UKHC


Requisition Number
DU14063


Department Name
MG37L:Surgery-Thoracic


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$45.70 - $89.35/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
On Call


Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants



Required Related Experience

One year



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

The 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.



Shift

Varies; As-Assigned.



Job Summary

The on-call Lung Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

The lung transplant APP generally functions to provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for transplant patients. This includes all levels of care where the APP manages the critical care aspects of the assigned patient ’s intensive care stay from admission to transfer to discharge back to the clinic. The lung transplant APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education, ensuring an environment of safe, high-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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/09/2025


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