Cardiovascular Intensive Care APP

4 days ago


Lexington, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Heart in Every Beat, Excellence in Every Shift


Join Our Cardiovascular ICU Night Shift Team as an Advanced Practice Provider

Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for cardiac care? Do you thrive in a high-stakes environment, managing critically ill patients while working with an outstanding team? If you're excited about making a difference in patients' lives and being part of a supportive community, we want you on our Cardiovascular ICU team at University of Kentucky Healthcare


Why You’ll Love This Role: Step into a pivotal role within our Cardiovascular ICU, primarily on night shifts, where you’ll collaborate closely with anesthesiology physicians as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Your expertise will be crucial in managing critically ill adults, from ICU admission through to discharge and follow-up care. You’ll also play a key role in ICU triage, ensuring that each patient receives the best care possible based on evidence-based practices.


What You’ll Bring:

  • Education: MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
  • Experience: 1 year of experience (critical care experience preferred)
  • Certification: APRN with ACNP certification (within 6 months) or PA-C


Why Join Us?

  • Flexibility & Compensation: 6 clinical shifts per pay period, with additional shifts compensated at market rate.
  • Professional Growth: 1 shift per pay period dedicated to your professional development.
  • Continuing Education: We provide $4,000 annually and 80 hours of leave to support your continuing education and keep your skills sharp.


Skills That Set You Apart:

  • Expertise in patient assessment and care
  • Ability to formulate differential diagnoses
  • Proficiency in initiating referrals and consultations
  • Skill in managing diagnostic tests, line placement, and maintenance
  • Experience in specialty consultation and evidence-based care planning
  • Preparedness as a Code-T Responder


Ready to Make an Impact in Cardiac Care? Take the next step in your career with University of Kentucky Healthcare Join a team that values your expertise and is committed to your professional growth and development.


Apply Now and Be a Part of Our Cardiovascular ICU Team


More Than A University

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

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