APP Pediatric GI/UKHC

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Posting Details Job Title APP Pediatric GI/UKHC Requisition Number RE48001 Working Title APP Pediatric Gastroenterology Department Name MG34S:PEDS-GASTRO Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $81,328-156,062/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Shift Monday xe2x80x93 Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am xe2x80x93 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed; no holidays or call. Job Summary The APP functioning within the pediatric GI ambulatory setting works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions primarily in the clinic, managing the GI needs of the identified population, and may also work closely with outpatient testing groups like pediatric endoscopy and peds sedation. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the outpatient care with the team. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serve as a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible 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. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/11/2024 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. 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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