APP Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient/UKHC
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
Working Title Advanced Practice Provider - Gen Surgery/Trauma Inpatient
Department Name
Department Name MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA
Work Location
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
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 Day shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per biweekly pay period; may require rotation of night-shift coverage as needed.
Job Summary The Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient APP Advanced Practice Provider works within the adult ICU, progressive care, and acute care areas and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP primarily manages critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.
In most cases, the APP is on a service-aligned team and manages day-to-day patient care from the emergency department for trauma alerts, ICU level care and step down, to discharge. The APP may also follow patients in the outpatient setting. This position is primarily on day shift but may require night coverage as needed.
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 advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism related 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 Previous experience in trauma surgery preferred but not required.
Deadline to Apply 04/21/2026
University Community We 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.
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Department Name
Department Name MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA
Work Location
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
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 Day shift; 7x 12-hour shifts per biweekly pay period; may require rotation of night-shift coverage as needed.
Job Summary The Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient APP Advanced Practice Provider works within the adult ICU, progressive care, and acute care areas and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP primarily manages critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.
In most cases, the APP is on a service-aligned team and manages day-to-day patient care from the emergency department for trauma alerts, ICU level care and step down, to discharge. The APP may also follow patients in the outpatient setting. This position is primarily on day shift but may require night coverage as needed.
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 advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism related 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 Previous experience in trauma surgery preferred but not required.
Deadline to Apply 04/21/2026
University Community We 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.
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