Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) for outpatient Gastroenterology focused on hepatology-related care. The role supports evaluation and management, including pancreatic and general GI concerns, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient advocacy.

Requires MS degree, Ohio APRN/PA license, and national certification. Previous APP experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires Master of Science degree.
• Licensed as APRN or PA in the state of Ohio.
• Maintains national APRN or PA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and/or populations; develop and evaluate plans of care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per guidelines.
• Educate, train and support staff; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Master of Science degree

Job description

Overview:Full-time, Monday - Friday, day shiftThis 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/kneelFREQUENTLY: Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: 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"