Advanced Practice Provider I/UKHC

Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title Advanced Practice Provider I/UKHC

Requisition Number RE33872

Working Title

Department Name MG340: Pediatrics

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 13

Salary Range $71,323-131,685/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification For Nurse Practitioner applicants, active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) license.For Physician Assistant applicants, current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA ) certification and active Kentucky Physician Assistant (PA) license.Employment is contingent upon the University's verification of credentials as required by state law and University policies.

Physical Requirements Requires lifting, pushing or pulling objects (children) up to 50 lbs, sitting and standing for long periods of time

Shift Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pmFull time - Shift varies, evening and on-call requirement

Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider ( APP ) in the ambulatory care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP is generally service or MD aligned and manages a distinct patient population in the outpatient setting. This position will have special focus on Adolescent eating disorders, reproductive health, mental health, and outreach programs for Adolescent Medicine. The APP will also collaborate with inpatient team, ER and coordinate outpatient follow-up after discharge specifically for eating disorder patients. 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.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree preferred

Deadline to Apply 05/15/2022

University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

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