APP Anesth Critical Care Nights​/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA‑C)

Physical Requirements

lifting, walking, standing, sitting, carrying

Shift

Nights

Job Summary

The night shift Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (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.

Anesthesiology Critical Care APPs will work 6 clinical shifts, with any additional clinical shifts compensated at market rate.

Critical Care APPs have 1 professional development shift per pay period. Our APPs are offered $4,000 and 80 hours of leave for continuing education.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Patient assessment and patient care, and documentation thereof. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering and interpretation. Line placement and maintenance. Provide specialty consultation services upon request. Utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Critical Care experience is required.

Final date to receive applications

06/08/2026

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.

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license by date of hire, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification by date of hire.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Nurse Practitioner.
• * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full‑time employment experience in a critical care setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 2 years
  • More than 2, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Please describe your previous role(s) on multidisciplinary health care teams. Be specific.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your paid employment experience with critically ill patients.

  (Open Ended Question)