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APP Neonatal ICU/Peds Chronic Care/UKHC

UK HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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APP Neonatal ICU/Peds Chronic Care/UKHC – Grade 15 (Salary: $95,056–185,848 annually).

Requisition Number: RE52178



Location: Lexington, KY

Job Title:

APP Neonatal ICU/Peds Chronic Care/UKHC

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$95,056–185,848 per year

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Experience:

1 year in advanced practice setting

Required Licenses/Certifications:

APRN with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification or Physician Assistant‑Certified (PA‑C); Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements:

lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs; sitting for long periods of time

Shift:

Monday‑through‑Friday, equivalent to two 12‑hour shifts in the NICU and two 8‑hour shifts in the clinic setting

Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions within the pediatric chronic care team in an ambulatory setting and within the neonatal ICU to manage the needs of chronically ill patients. The APP provides in‑patient care in the NICU, assists with discharge planning, coordinates home medical devices, and offers post‑discharge follow‑up in the ambulatory setting, including telehealth. The APP works closely with outpatient testing groups, case management, and the inpatient care team to ensure continuity of care for families transitioning to home. The APP is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team with a strong foundation in evidence‑based practice, collaboration, and education.

Key Responsibilities

Manage care of chronically ill patients in the NICU and ambulatory settings

Assist in discharge preparation, including coordination of home medical devices such as oxygen, feeding tubes, and monitors

Provide post‑discharge follow‑up care via in‑person visits or telehealth

Collaborate with outpatient services and case management for continuity of care

Serve as a resource for the inpatient care team and follow‑up in the outpatient setting

Apply evidence‑based practice and provide patient and family education

Preferred Education/Experience Same as required: MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Deadline to Apply 11/13/2025

EEO Statement The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen, as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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