Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Ambulatory Neurosurgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver neurosurgery oncology care in collaboration with an attending physician. You will manage pre-operative, post-operative, and surveillance visits, focusing on prevention, education, and coordination of care with the multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must be licensed APRNs in Ohio with MSN and eligible for national certification, or PA-Cs with NCCPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in Ohio and qualifying master's degree.
• Graduate of an NP program eligible to sit for national certification and licensure.
• 0 years of relevant experience required with 0–2 years preferred in oncology or neurosurgery.
• Alternative path: PA-Cs eligible with NCCPA certification and Ohio licensure readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to neurosurgery oncology patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate referrals, and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

APRN licensure Ohio

Oncology/ Neurosurgery exposure

Patient care skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

PA-C credentials / NP credentialing

Job description

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.

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.