APP CC Pulmonary Inpatient Nights​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

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

Job Title:

Pulmonary Inpatient Nights / APP

Requisition Number: RE51670

Working Title:

APP

Department Name: MG31 L:

IM-PULMONARY

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 15

Salary Range: $95,/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related

Experience:

1 yr

License/Registration/Certification:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements:

Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Shift: Night shift.

The Critical Care Night APP functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. 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 also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence 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 particular role works primarily night shift.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

N/A

Final date to receive applications: 02/02/2026

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