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APP Lung Transplant/UKHC

UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Job Title APP Lung Transplant/UKHC

Position Details Requisition Number: RE52594

Working Title: APP Lung Transplant

Department: MG37L:Surgery-Thoracic

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 15

Salary Range: $95,056-$185,848

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Related Experience 1 year

License / Registration / Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with appropriate certification

Physical Requirements Regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10 lb. Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.

Shift 7 × 12‑hour shifts per two‑week pay period, from 6 AM–6 PM

Job Summary The Lung Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP generally functions to provide pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative transplant care, managing the critical care aspects of the assigned patient’s intensive care stay from admission to transfer to discharge back to clinic. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Deadline to Apply 01/21/2026

Employer Community & Equity Statement The University of Kentucky values the well‑being of each of its employees and is dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by the University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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