APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

Job Title - APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

Department Name - Neurology

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 15

Salary Range - $105,000-177,952/year

Type of Position - Staff

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) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements - Sitting, standing, some lifting

Shift - Monday through Sunday on a rotating basis

Job Summary - The neurology inpatient Advanced Practice Provider functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to neurological diagnoses. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. 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 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - N/A

Deadline to Apply - 09/24/2026

Our 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.