APP Pediatric Nephrology/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title APP Pediatric Nephrology/UKHC Requisition Number RE55702 Working Title Department Name MG34

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PEDS-NEPHROLOGY

Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $104,608-139,428/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 ) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) within 90 days of hire. Physical Requirements Walking, standing for extended periods of time Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Job Summary The pediatric nephrology APP (Advanced Practice Provider) functions throughout the system caring for nephrology patient needs across the pediatric continuum. The APP is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in many settings both inpatient, ambulatory and dialysis suites to manage acute and chronic needs of this population including possible procedures. This APP is generally service aligned and works closely with the Nephrology medical team. 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 an 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, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

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/ Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience. Inpatient and ambulatory experience preferred Deadline to Apply 09/24/2026 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 (

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• 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 hold a current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)? Yes No I am a Physician Assistant
• Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification? Yes No
• How many years of paid, full-time employment experience do you have as an APRN or PA? None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years
• Please describe your direct patient care experience.

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