Job Description

Department Name: MG315: Internal Medicine

Job Summary:

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Bluegrass Care Clinic.

The APP Associate Director of Infectious Disease is an integral leader in the evaluation and revision of APP practice.

Through effective communication with division leadership and key stakeholders, the APP Associate Director will develop ongoing growth strategies to ensure effective patient management for the ID Division and the Bluegrass Care Clinic.

Through ongoing assessment, the Associate Director will promote APP professional practice across multiple service locations, including ambulatory, inpatient, and outreach locations within the Division of Infectious Disease.

Responsible for managing recruitment, orientation, and retention of APP staff located at Eastern State Hospital, UK Good Samaritan, UK Chandler Hospital, Fountain Court and the EMPATH program at ESH .

This position will supervise PRN APPs at Central Kentucky Management Services and Central Kentucky Recovery Services.

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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 infectious disease ambulatory and inpatient APP roles.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or MSPAS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience:

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

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

Preferred Education/Experience:

Experience with vulnerable patient populations including HIV / AIDS

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.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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