APP Cardiology Inpatient/UKHC

Job Title
APP Cardiology Inpatient/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47311


Working Title
APP Cardiology Inpatient


Department Name
MG31C:IM-CARDIOLOGY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
15


Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/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

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

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



Physical Requirements

Walking/standing for long periods, on occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Days, Weekends, Evenings, On Call



Job Summary

The Cardiology inpatient APP functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to cardiovascular diagnoses.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from 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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) preferred



Deadline to Apply
12/01/2024


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