APP Director of Neurosurgery/UKHC

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Posted: 13-Apr-24

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Medical School/Programs
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 522085

Department Name: MG355: Neurosurgery

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced and collaborative Neurosurgery APP Director to join our organization. The Neurosurgery APP Director will serve as the primary representative for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Department of Neurosurgery, fostering engagement, promoting advocacy, and enhancing understanding of APP roles across various divisions & the enterprise.
The Neurosurgery APP Director will dedicate sufficient time and prioritize their role to fulfill responsibilities effectively. The role involves active participation in formal and informal meetings, attending enterprise and department-level meetings, and collaborating with key stakeholders to craft solutions that optimize patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of neurosurgery ambulatory and inpatient APP roles.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

A broad leadership view that recognizes and appreciates the unique and diverse nature of the department and the APP role. Ability to enhance the understanding of APP roles among physician colleagues, promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary care approaches.
Strong advocacy skills, engaging others in a positive and constructive manner. Availability to focus on the APP Liaison role and make it a priority within the organization.
Thoughtful and creative problem-solving abilities, working collaboratively with teams and the healthcare system to develop innovative solutions. Healthcare professional background with experience in multidisciplinary care approaches, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative patient care and treatment. Possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of neurosurgery ambulatory and inpatient APP roles.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or MSPAS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

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

Preferred Education/Experience:

N/A

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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