Job Title :
APP Orthopedic Surgery SFA / UKHC
Requisition Number : RE47448
RE47448
Working Title :
APP Orthopedic Surgery - Trauma
Department Name :
MG380 : Orthopaedic Surgery
Work Location : Lexington
Lexington
Grade Level : Salary Range :
Salary Range :
$95,056-185,848 / year
Type of Position : Staff
Staff
Position Time Status :
Full-Time
Required Education :
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
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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) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements :
Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
Shift :
M-F, Mostly day shift
Job Summary :
The APP Orthopedic Surgical First Assistant (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the orthopedic trauma team.
This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP is integral in the operating room in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
In some service lines the APP may perform the pre, intra op, post op and follow up care. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :
N / A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Preferred Education / Experience :
N / A
Deadline to Apply : 10 / 07 / 2024
10 / 07 / 2024
Our University Community :
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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.
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