University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$95,056.00 - $185,848.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | APP Neurosurgery Procedural/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE51916 |
| Working Title | APP Neurosurgery Procedural |
| Department Name | MG355: Neurosurgery |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 15 |
| Salary Range | $95,056-185,848/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 | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) |
| Physical Requirements | sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling |
| Shift | Monday through Friday, 7:30am to approximately 4:00pm. Candidates should be prepared to take 'from-home' call on 2 Saturdays per month (average), with low-likelihood of requirement to physically come in on Saturdays. |
| Job Summary | We are seeking a new APP to join our Neuro-Interventional Team. Specifically, the right candidate will join the newly reorganized Lumbar Puncture Service provided through Neuro-Interventional Radiology (NIR). The position will be housed in the Department of Neurosurgery, and will involve partnering with another APP on the LP Service under direct supervision by the Director of NIR. This position will involve performing inpatient consultations for requests for LPs, identification of patients and screening, and performance of both bedside LPs and fluoro-guided LPs. Typical weekly schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30am to approximately 4:00pm. Candidates should be prepared to take 'from-home' call on 2 Saturdays per month (average), with low-likelihood of requirement to physically come in on Saturdays. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | N/A |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | N/A |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/02/2025 |
| 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 in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- I am a Physician Assistant
- * Please describe your experience working with neurology or neurosurgery patients.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI279155612
Job ID: 80872052