Advanced Practice Provider-Neuro Oncology

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a highly qualified APRN or PA to provide advanced clinical care, develop plans of care, and serve as a clinical expert within pediatric settings.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education of staff, and engagement in quality improvement, with licensure in Ohio and MSN-level education as core requirements.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree (MSN) or equivalent.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Ohio.
• National certification as APRN in the applicable population foci or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information in written and verbal forms.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for patient care.
• Serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills using evidence-based practice.
• Assists in education, training and development of staff.
• Engages in quality improvement through data collection and auditing; utilizes informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
• Contributes to division and/or specialty goals and the hospital strategic plan.

Education

MS in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This APP will work Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. No weekends, holidays or night shifts required in this role.

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"