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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Pediatric Hemophilia/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52554Working TitleDepartment NameMG34B:PEDS-HEMOPHILIAWork 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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.Physical RequirementsStanding and sitting for long periods of timeShiftMonday-Friday, shared weekend and evening callJob SummaryThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The pediatric hemophilia APP generally functions as a member of the extensive care team involved in this subspecialty. This if often within a designated unit where the APP manages all aspects of the assigned patient's care stay from ambulatory to inpatient give the extreme complexity of this specific group of patients.

In some instances the APP provides 24/7 care and maintains call to ensure safety and care of the patient given the condition and medications the pediatric patient receives. 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.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferredDeadline to Apply01/06/2026Our 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. * Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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
4. * Please describe your direct patient care experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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