APP Emergency Medicine Nights/UKHC - Lexington, KY, United States - University of Kentucky

Description

Job Title:
APP Emergency Medicine Nights/UKHC

Working Title:
APP Emergency Medicine Nights

Department Name:
MG305: Emergency Medicine
Staff

Position Time Status :
Full-Time

Required Education:
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Required Related Experience: 1 yr or currently completing a formal Emergency Medicine residency program.

Required License/Registration/Certification:
Shift: Night shift.

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to function as a night shift 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.

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.

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.

Preferred Education/Experience:
MSN or BS in Physician Assistant Studies + 1 year – Emergency Medicine

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.

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.