Lexington, KY, USA
4 days ago
APP Pediatric Primary Care/UKHC
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Job Title APP Pediatric Primary Care/UKHC Requisition Number RE49502 Working Title APP – General Pediatrics Primary Care at Maxwell Department Name MG34G:PEDS-GENERAL 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 – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ambulatory care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the primary care environment.

The complexity of the pediatric primary care service line requires an in-depth knowledge of the multiple aspects of primary care throughout the continuum and the ability to develop a thorough health care plan for the patients seen in this space. The APP, which functions primarily in the clinic, may occasionally coordinate inpatient care and outpatient follow-up after discharge. 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 knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism related 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 03/16/2025 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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