APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Surgical First Assist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE43039Working TitleDepartment NameMG375: SurgeryWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician AssistantsClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsThe 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.ShiftMonday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)Job SummaryThe 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 validationSkills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply04/14/2024University Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired 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.) YesNo 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? YesNoI'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? YesNo Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.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 AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover LetterApply HerePI239210120