APP Plastic Surgery Inpatient​/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

40 hours per week; M-F.

The Plastic Surgery APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. In conjunction with the attending, residents, and co-APPs, the APP will oversee care from consultation, inpatient management, assisting in the operating room, discharge and outpatient setting. The focus of this APP position will be within our hand surgery team, though a vital member of the entire plastic surgery group.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. This position requires hands-on skills, as well as a high level of clinical skills.

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.

N/A

No

Acute care certification or willing to enroll in acute care within 1 year of practice if a nurse practitioner. RNFA preferred.

09/16/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this certification within one year from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a Physician Assistant

• Resume