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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Pediatric Forensics/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52943Working TitleAPP Pediatric ForensicsDepartment NameMG34F:PEDS-FORENSICWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level14Salary Range$81,328-156,062/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician AssistantsClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C). Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.Physical RequirementsSitting, standing, walking. May lift up to 25 lbs.ShiftDaysJob SummaryThe APP functioning within the pediatric forensics team works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions throughout the continuum of care to support and manage the complex needs of the identified population and may also work closely with the outpatient testing groups, the social work team, and external partners.

The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient/ER setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care 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.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferredDeadline to Apply01/27/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).

1. * 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
2. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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