Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT THE ROLEThe Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal ICU functions within the NICU and throughout the KCH service line and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care 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 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.UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital: The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is a 569-bed acute care hospital. It has Central and Eastern Kentucky s only Level I trauma center and handles the most severe trauma. It has the only Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit in the area to treat the sickest infants.The hospital offers 100 intensive-care beds, a post-anesthesia care unit, 17 operating rooms, 14-bed labor and delivery and 26 mother-baby rooms. The hospital draws upon the resources of six UK colleges: Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health. AREA HIGHLIGHTS The NICU team includes doctors, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists as well as dietitians, social workers and discharge planners. Our team coordinates a plan of excellent care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our area offers Level IV NICU patient services in a state-of-the-art 90-bed regional referral center. Providing care for patients with high acuity (including surgical services) delivering 2500 babies per year with an approximate 40 percent high-risk rate, UK HealthCare is nationally rated for its exceptional care and specialized services for newborns. QUALIFICATIONSMSN for Nurse Practitioners OR BS for Physician AssistantsNo experience required.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ( NNP ) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C). Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Pediatric Advance Life Support ( PALS ), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ) within 90 days of hire. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSTransparent, competitive salaryComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (with dependent coverage)200% retirement plan match UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS AND IMPACTSRanked the # 1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report for 8 consecutive yearsLevel 1 Trauma Center in both Adult and PediatricsCenters of excellence in pediatric specialties, cancer, ENT, OB-GYN, GI, cardiology and complex proceduresNew Pediatric ED and Cancer & Neuro Center on the horizonUK HEALTHCARE LOCATIONSAlbert B. Chandler HospitalKentucky Children's HospitalEastern State HospitalUK Good Samaritan HospitalKing's Daughters Medical Center (Ashland)Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead) LIFE IN LEXINGTONRanked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, Lexington offers many educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. With a population of over 250,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater, and musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty and for being the horse capital of the world.Success awaits in a wonderful new and impactful career! Apply today!