Job Title: APP Orthopedic Surgery SFA/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE45430
Working Title: APP Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical First Assist, Trauma
Department Name: MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery
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:: 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 up to 25 pounds, standing for extended periods of time
Shift: Monday – Friday, days
Job Summary: The APP Orthopedic Surgical First Assistant (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as a member of the Orthopedic Trauma Services.This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP will have a dynamic schedule in all care settings: both supporting and independent clinics, assisting in the operating room and managing consults on the inpatient setting. 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? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: Previous experience caring for musculoskeletal patients preferred
Deadline to Apply: 05/30/2024
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.
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