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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Emergency Medicine/On-Call/UKHCRequisition NumberDU14258Department NameMG305: Emergency MedicineWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$45.70 - $89.35Type of PositionStaffPosition Time Status On CallRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician AssistantsRequired Related ExperienceOne yearRequired License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification and either enrollment or start in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) post master's program within the first year of hire or obtain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP-BC) as soon as eligible or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsWalking, standing, sitting. May lift <50 lbs. ShiftOn-callJob SummaryThe Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking an on-call Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position will improve the capacity of the clinical practice, provide enhanced monitoring of clinically complex patients and contribute to excellence in patient care and patient satisfaction. Duties for this position include direct patient care, patient and family education, support to fast track and physician in the triage system, as well as serving as a critical member of the clinical care team. This includes: obtaining patient health histories, reviewing outside records and performing complete physical examinations, as well as documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. In addition, this position orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient?s clinical status. Patient education will also be an essential function, and this position will be required to explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of therapy to patients, patient's family, staff, and healthcare learners. In addition, this position will serve as a role model for advanced practice professional provider through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply01/13/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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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