APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 8, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43039
Working Title
Department Name
MG375: Surgery
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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant ( RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include: regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)
Job Summary
The APP/Surgical First Assistant( APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the primary surgical team. This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge including first assisting in the operating room. The APP will likely see the patient pre, intra op, post op and in follow up. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP functions in the OR in conjunction with the attending surgeon. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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
Deadline to Apply
04/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43039
Working Title
Department Name
MG375: Surgery
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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant ( RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include: regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)
Job Summary
The APP/Surgical First Assistant( APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the primary surgical team. This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge including first assisting in the operating room. The APP will likely see the patient pre, intra op, post op and in follow up. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP functions in the OR in conjunction with the attending surgeon. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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
Deadline to Apply
04/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
- Yes
- No
- * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have either Acute Care certification or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification, or are you eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- I'm applying as a Physician Assistant
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
