Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Ambulatory Neurosurgery

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the neurosurgery oncology team. You will deliver health care services in collaboration with a licensed physician, caring for patients pre-operatively, post-operatively, and during surveillance, with focus on neurological cancer care.

Applicants should hold Ohio APRN license or PA-C credentialing, with relevant oncology or neurosurgery exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Current APRN license to practice in Ohio.
• MSN degree and eligibility to sit for national certifying exam.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; oncology or neurosurgery preferred.
• PA-C pathway: eligible for Ohio licensure as PA-C.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to neurosurgery oncology patients pre-operatively, post-operatively, and during surveillance.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, procedures and aftercare.

Skills

Ohio APRN license

Oncology neuroscience exposure

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

PA-C eligible or PA-C credential

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of oncology or neurosurgery experience preferred.

OR

• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of oncology or neurosurgery experience preferred.

APP will work in neurosurgery oncology with patients who have neurological cancer including the spine. APP will see patients pre-operatively, post-operative, and for surveillance both with the physician and independently.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.