APP Cardiology Ambulatory/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

No experience required.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs

Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Other days and hours as needed.

The primary work location will be in Mount Vernon, KY with some travel to UK HealthCare clinics in Lexington, KY (as needed). This position will also require 1 day of travel per month to partnered outreach clinics in Somerset, KY.

The APP functioning within the cardiology ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the cardiovascular needs of the identified population and may also work closely with the outpatient cardiology testing groups like ECHO and heart station.

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 setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.