APP Gastroenterology/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

No experience required.

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

May lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, sitting or standing for long periods.

Days, nights, weekends.

The APP Gastroenterology works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide GI consultation and management of outpatients through the UKHC system.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a member of the GI practice and functions as the expert to assist with chronic and acute conditions within the outpatient setting.

The APP will perform the coordination of care for outpatients in the ambulatory setting in the KY Clinic. The APP will subspecialize in General Gastroenterological disease states within the GI Division. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and/or 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.

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.