Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) for an outpatient Gastroenterology hepatology role. The position emphasizes evaluation and management of referred patients, with additional duties across pancreatic and general GI concerns.

Candidates should hold a Master of Science and be licensed as an APRN or PA in Ohio, with national certification in the relevant population focus. Previous APP experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.
• Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.
• Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care.
• Documents and communicates information clearly in written and verbal forms.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines.
• Engages in quality improvement and staff education; supports the hospital strategic plan.

Education

Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.

Job description

Overview

Full-time, Monday - Friday, day shift This position is an outpatient clinic role. The primary focus will be on the evaluation and management of patients referred to Gastroenterology for hepatology-related conditions. Additional clinical responsibilities will include caring for patients with pancreatic and general gastroenterology concerns. Previous APP experience is preferred but not required.

Job Description Summary

Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient. Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills. Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members. Engages in the “community of the work unit” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement. Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes. Commits to continued professional development of self and others. Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.

Education Requirement

Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.

Certifications

Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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