Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Pediatrics

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to deliver clinical care on 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 9 a.m.–9 p.m.), with weekends roughly every third and seasonal coverage in summer and winter.

This 1.0 FTE position requires a Master of Science degree, current Ohio APRN or PA licensure, and national certification, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree is required or equivalent provision.
• License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as APRN or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, develops and evaluates plans of care; documents clearly.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per guidelines.
• Serves as clinical expert for policies, procedures and documentation.
• Educates and develops staff; participates in quality improvement.

Education

Master of Science degree

Job description

Staff Position Overview

1.0 FTE. 80% of work performed September–May (about 3–4 shifts per week). 20% of work performed June–August. 12—hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 9 a.m.–9 p.m.). Weekends required (approximately every third weekend). One summer and one winter holiday required annually. Competitive benefits package and pay based on experience level. Learn more about APPs at Nationwide Children\'s.

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.

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, and engaging 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: 26–40 lbs, pushing / pulling: 41–60 lbs, pushing / pulling: 61–100 lbs, pushing / pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 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.