APP Gen Surg/Trauma Nights /On-Call/UKHC
Job Summary
The night shift Trauma/Gen Surgery Inpatient on-call APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely 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 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.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting, standing, walking
- May lift
Shift
On-Call Nights
Salary Range
$45.70-89.35/hour
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Required Education
- MSN for Nurse Practitioners
- BS for Physician Assistants
Required Related Experience
- No Experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master’s ACNP program within one year of hire
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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