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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAPP Surgical First Assist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52606Working TitleAPP Surgical First AssistDepartment NameMG37H:SURGERY-CTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level15Salary Range$95,056-185,848/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) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)Physical RequirementsStanding/Sitting for long periods of timeShiftMonday Friday,45-50 hours per week exempt status, on-call and shift as assignedJob SummaryThe APP/Surgical First Assistant (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a member of the primary surgical team. This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge including first assisting in the operating room. The APP will likely see the patient pre, intra op, post op and in follow up.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The APP functions in the OR in conjunction with the attending surgeon. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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/ExperienceN/ADeadline to Apply12/28/2025Our 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 have an Acute Care certification AND Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification, or are you eligible to obtain these certifications by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I'm applying as a Physician Assistant
3. * Please describe your experience with surgical patients. If none, please share why you are interested in this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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