APP Director of Neurosurgery/UKHC

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 15, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

APP Director of Neurosurgery/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE44876

Working Title

APP Director of Neurosurgery

Department Name

MG355: Neurosurgery

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

16

Salary Range

$111,634-222,352/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or MSPAS for Physician Assistants

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification ( ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced and collaborative Neurosurgery APP Director to join our organization. The Neurosurgery APP Director will serve as the primary representative for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Department of Neurosurgery, fostering engagement, promoting advocacy, and enhancing understanding of APP roles across various divisions & the enterprise.

The Neurosurgery APP Director will dedicate sufficient time and prioritize their role to fulfill responsibilities effectively. The role involves active participation in formal and informal meetings, attending enterprise and department-level meetings, and collaborating with key stakeholders to craft solutions that optimize patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of neurosurgery ambulatory and inpatient APP roles.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

A broad leadership view that recognizes and appreciates the unique and diverse nature of the department and the APP role. Ability to enhance the understanding of APP roles among physician colleagues, promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary care approaches.

Strong advocacy skills, engaging others in a positive and constructive manner. Availability to focus on the APP Liaison role and make it a priority within the organization.

Thoughtful and creative problem-solving abilities, working collaboratively with teams and the healthcare system to develop innovative solutions. Healthcare professional background with experience in multidisciplinary care approaches, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative patient care and treatment. Possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of neurosurgery ambulatory and inpatient APP roles.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

04/21/2024

University Community of Inclusion

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.

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 a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a Physician Assistant
  3. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents