APP Neonatal ICU/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 25, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Neonatal ICU/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45063
Working Title
APP Neonatal ICU
Department Name
MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics
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 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ( NNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Six 12-hour clinical shifts and 8 hours of professional development per 2-week pay period; including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays (based on clinical schedule/needs). Additional clinical shifts are compensated at market rate.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal ICU functions within the NICU and throughout the KCH service line and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The APP functions primarily in the inpatient ICU setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill neonates. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to 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 may also play a role in the admission process including deliveries.
The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and has a responsibility to ensure an environment of safe quality care. 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.
When applying, please upload any reference letters as a PDF under Additional Document 1.
Who is UK Healthcare? We are a healthcare system that puts our people first:
1. We treat you as the individual you are, and that's what makes us who we are.
2. We work in a team environment, where there is a sense of community pride within the team.
3. We are proud of our people who make an impact on our community
Our Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The neonatal APP functions as a member of the NICU medical management team, under the supervision of Neonatology attending physicians. The APP should demonstrate professional practice behaviors; function as a team player; actively participate in case conferences, educational lectures, staff, and committee meetings; maintain continuing medical education; and keep appropriate licensure and certification current.
Key Functions:
High-risk deliveries and perform resuscitation
Neonatal procedures
Round with a multi-disciplinary team
Develop daily plan of care, prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions
Manage pre/post-operative care
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Communicate with patient/family/staff to promote continuity of care
Assist with education of residents/students
Highlights:
State-of-the-art 90-bed Level IV NICU, regional referral center
Fast-paced high acuity setting, including surgical service
Delivery service of 2500 babies per year
Approximately 40 percent of deliveries are high-risk
24/7 neonatologist coverage
No transport responsibility
Flexible self-scheduling (12 and 24 hour shifts)
Will hire experienced NNPs, experienced PAs, and new NNP graduates
NICU tour link: https://youtu.be/HlDNT2wX0-k
Compensation:
Night shift differential
Annual incentive bonus eligible
Annual salary market adjustment eligible
Annual CEU allotment
Premium pay opportunity for overtime
200% retirement match
Link: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
For Nurse Practitioners, 1 year of nursing experience in a NICU and completion of a NNP graduate program required. For Physician Assistants, 1 year of NICU experience or 1 year of a PA NICU Residency.
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
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 Neonatal ICU/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45063
Working Title
APP Neonatal ICU
Department Name
MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics
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 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ( NNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Six 12-hour clinical shifts and 8 hours of professional development per 2-week pay period; including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays (based on clinical schedule/needs). Additional clinical shifts are compensated at market rate.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal ICU functions within the NICU and throughout the KCH service line and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The APP functions primarily in the inpatient ICU setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill neonates. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to 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 may also play a role in the admission process including deliveries.
The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and has a responsibility to ensure an environment of safe quality care. 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.
When applying, please upload any reference letters as a PDF under Additional Document 1.
Who is UK Healthcare? We are a healthcare system that puts our people first:
1. We treat you as the individual you are, and that's what makes us who we are.
2. We work in a team environment, where there is a sense of community pride within the team.
3. We are proud of our people who make an impact on our community
Our Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The neonatal APP functions as a member of the NICU medical management team, under the supervision of Neonatology attending physicians. The APP should demonstrate professional practice behaviors; function as a team player; actively participate in case conferences, educational lectures, staff, and committee meetings; maintain continuing medical education; and keep appropriate licensure and certification current.
Key Functions:
High-risk deliveries and perform resuscitation
Neonatal procedures
Round with a multi-disciplinary team
Develop daily plan of care, prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions
Manage pre/post-operative care
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Communicate with patient/family/staff to promote continuity of care
Assist with education of residents/students
Highlights:
State-of-the-art 90-bed Level IV NICU, regional referral center
Fast-paced high acuity setting, including surgical service
Delivery service of 2500 babies per year
Approximately 40 percent of deliveries are high-risk
24/7 neonatologist coverage
No transport responsibility
Flexible self-scheduling (12 and 24 hour shifts)
Will hire experienced NNPs, experienced PAs, and new NNP graduates
NICU tour link: https://youtu.be/HlDNT2wX0-k
Compensation:
Night shift differential
Annual incentive bonus eligible
Annual salary market adjustment eligible
Annual CEU allotment
Premium pay opportunity for overtime
200% retirement match
Link: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
For Nurse Practitioners, 1 year of nursing experience in a NICU and completion of a NNP graduate program required. For Physician Assistants, 1 year of NICU experience or 1 year of a PA NICU Residency.
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
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 a current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- I am a Physician Assistant
- * Describe your work experience as it relates to the major job responsibilities of this position (see job summary). Focus on any experience as NNP or PA in NICU setting.
(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
- * 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) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
