APP Hosp Med Inpatient Nights/UKHC - Military Veterans

Department Name: MG31H:IM-HOSPITALIST

Job Summary:

The Hospital Medicine APP night shift works within the adult progressive, tele and acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for general medicine interventions/procedures as appropriate. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from admission 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 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 position primarily works night shift.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

N/A

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience:

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Preferred Education/Experience:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred

University Community of Inclusion:

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.

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.