APP General Surgery Inpt/On-Call/UKHC

Compensation

$45.70 - $89.35 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title APP General Surgery Inpt/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number DU14693

Department Name MG37G:SURGERY-GEMS

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $45.70 - $89.35/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners and 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) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking. May lift <50 lbs.

Shift

On-Call

Job Summary

The General Surgery Inpatient on-call APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the general surgery management team. This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP is integral in the operating room in collaboration with the attending surgeon. In some service lines the APP may perform the pre, intra op, post op and follow up care. 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. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply 05/21/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Apply Here:

PI284617481

Job Type

Full time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

13569

Application Link