UKHC (University of KY Healthcare)
The Lung Transplant/Thoracic Surgery night shift APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.
The APP functions as a member of the lung transplant and thoracic surgery surgical management teams.
In conjunction with the attending, the APP will oversee care from OR/inpatient to discharge and throughout all aspects of the continuum of care. The APP may provide care throughout the system including ICU, progressive, and telemetry.
The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care.
The APP demonstrates
- advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge
- clinical and technical competency
- sound clinical judgment
- professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills
- timely and compliant documentation
- responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
One year of related work experience required.
Qualified candidates will have either APRN or PA-C.