APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
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Location: Lexington, KY 40517
Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE49994
Working Title
APP Surgical First Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Department Name
MG37H:SURGERY-CT
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) and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification 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 (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedules as needed; occasional weekend coverage-rotated, rotating call.
Job Summary
The APP Surgical First Assistant collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and 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 see the patient in pre-, intra-op, post-op, and follow-up. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and ensures 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 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
Deadline to Apply
04/23/2025
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.
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Surgical First Assist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE49994
Working Title
APP Surgical First Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Department Name
MG37H:SURGERY-CT
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) and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification 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 (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedules as needed; occasional weekend coverage-rotated, rotating call.
Job Summary
The APP Surgical First Assistant collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and 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 see the patient in pre-, intra-op, post-op, and follow-up. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and ensures 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 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
Deadline to Apply
04/23/2025
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.