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Job Description
APP Neonatal
ICU/UKHC
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ICU/UKHC
Requisition Number RE52944 Working Title Department Name MG34
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PEDS-NEONATOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 15 Salary Range $115,338-178,133/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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ( NNP ) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C). Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Pediatric Advance Life Support ( PALS ), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ) within 90 days of hire. Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Shift 12-hour clinical shifts scheduled according to department needs; including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays (based on clinical schedule/needs). Weekends, nights, and holidays are on a rotating schedule among the team. No call Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal ICU functions within the NICU and throughout the KCH service line and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP functions primarily in the inpatient ICU setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill neonates. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from ICU to step down to discharge. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP may also play a role in the admission process including deliveries. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and has a responsibility to ensure an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. When applying, please upload any reference letters as a PDF under Specific Request 1. Who is UK Healthcare? We are a healthcare system that puts our people first: 1. We treat you as the individual you are, and that's what makes us who we are. 2. We work in a team environment, where there is a sense of community pride within the team. 3. We are proud of our people who make an impact on our community. Our Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The neonatal APP functions as a member of the NICU medical management team, under the supervision of Neonatology attending physicians. The APP should demonstrate professional practice behaviors; function as a team player; actively participate in case conferences, educational lectures, staff, and committee meetings; maintain continuing medical education; and keep appropriate licensure and certification current.
Key Functions:
High-risk deliveries and perform resuscitation Neonatal procedures Round with a multi-disciplinary team Develop daily plan of care, prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions Manage pre/post-operative care Collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team Communicate with patient/family/staff to promote continuity of care Assist with education of residents/students
Highlights:
State-of-the-art 90-bed Level IV NICU , regional referral center Fast-paced high acuity setting, including surgical service Delivery service of 2500 babies per year Approximately 40 percent of deliveries are high-risk 24/7 neonatologist coverage. No transport responsibility Flexible self-scheduling (12 and 24 hour shifts). Will hire experienced NNPs, experienced PAs, and new NNP graduates NICU tour.
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience N/A Deadline to Apply 07/20/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as 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 as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.) Yes No • For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire? Yes No I am a Physician Assistant • Describe your work experience as it relates to the major job responsibilities of this position (see job summary). Focus on any experience as NNP or PA in NICU setting. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Specific Request 1 Optional Documents Cover Letter
