APP CC Surg Tri Assess&Recov Nights/UKHC

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Posted: 12-May-24

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Medical School/Programs
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 526950

Department Name: MG300: Anesthesiology

Job Summary:

The Surgical Triage Assessment and Recovery (STAR) Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
The STAR APP functions primarily managing critically ill adults 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 from ICU to step down to discharge. 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 also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced 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.

This particular role works primarily night shift.
Anesthesiology STAR Critical Care APPs will work 6 clinical shifts per 2-week pay period, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate. STAR APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period. Our APPs are offered $4,000 and 80 hours of leave for continuing education per year.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

Patient assessment and patient care, and documentation thereof. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering and interpretation. Line placement and maintenance. Provide specialty consultation services upon request. Utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Preferred Education/Experience:

Critical care experience required.

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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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