APP Neonatal ICU/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title APP Neonatal ICU/UKHC
Requisition Number RE45392
Working Title APP Neonatal ICU
Department Name MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics
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 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Equivalent of 80 hours per 2-week pay period; 8 hours of professional development when covering Level IV NICU; including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays (based on clinical schedule/needs). Additional clinical shifts are compensated at market rate.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal ICU functions within the NICU and throughout the KCH service line and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions primarily in the inpatient ICU setting, managing the care of acute and chronically ill neonates.
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 may also play a role in the admission process, including deliveries. 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 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.
When applying, please upload any reference letters as a PDF under Additional Document 1.
Who is UK Healthcare? We are a healthcare system that puts our people first:
1. We treat you as the individual you are, which makes us who we are.
2. We work in a team environment where there is a sense of community pride within the team.
3. We are proud of our people who make an impact on our community
Our Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers collaborate with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The neonatal APP functions as a NICU medical management team member under the supervision of neonatology attending physicians. The APP should demonstrate professional practice behaviors; function as a team player; actively participate in case conferences, educational lectures, staff and committee meetings; maintain continuing medical education; and keep appropriate licensure and certification current.
Key Functions:
High-risk deliveries and perform resuscitation
Neonatal procedures
Round with a multi-disciplinary team
Develop daily plan of care, prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions
Manage pre/post-operative care
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Communicate with patient/family/staff to promote continuity of care
Assist with the education of residents/students
Highlights:
Coverage of state-of-the-art 90-bed Level IV NICU and/or UK HealthCare associated Level II/III NICU
Level IV NICU is a regional referral center
Fast-paced high acuity setting, including surgical service
Delivery service of 2500 babies per year
Approximately 40 percent of deliveries are high-risk
24/7 neonatologist coverage
No transport responsibility
Flexible self-scheduling (12 and 24 hour shifts)
Will hire experienced NNPs, experienced PAs, and new NNP graduates
NICU tour link: https://youtu.be/HlDNT2wX0-k
Compensation:
Night shift differential for coverage at Level IV NICU
Annual incentive bonus eligible
Annual salary market adjustment eligible
Annual CEU allotment
Premium pay opportunity for overtime
200% retirement match
Link: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
For Nurse Practitioners, 1 year of nursing experience in a NICU and completion of a NNP graduate program required. For Physician Assistants, 1 year of NICU experience or 1 year of a PA NICU Residency.
Deadline to Apply 05/21/2024
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