APRN/Physician Assistant – Pulmonary Critical Care – Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

Position Details

ICU Address: 1700 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

Practice Address: 2400 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY

• Inpatient
• 36 hours per week (12 hour shifts)
• Primarily day shift, with approximately 2 night shifts per month
• Will assist with admissions, discharges, rounds and performing impromptu procedures
• Acute Care Certification required

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APC program. Terminal degree in APC field preferred.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for position

Job Summary

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients, manages health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice. The APC is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of the physician led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.