Department Name: MG37K:SURGERY-PEDIATRICS
Job Summary:
The pediatric surgical APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team. In conjunction with the attending the APP will oversee care from clinic to OR/inpatient to discharge and throughout all aspects of the continuum of care.
As this is a pediatric service the APP will assist both with patient and family care and help support the whole unit as they move through the UK system. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. This position requires systems thinking and high level of clinical skill. 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.Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Required Related Experience:
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification :
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care ( CPNP -PC) or Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care ( CPNP -AC) certification or enrollment in post graduate certificate program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
University Community of Inclusion:
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Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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