Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Ambulatory Neurosurgery

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the neurosurgery oncology team. The APP will deliver health care in collaboration with a licensed physician, handling patients in acute and chronic phases and supporting education and prevention efforts.

The role involves pre-operative, post-operative, and surveillance visits, with supervision as needed and independent work as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of oncology or neurosurgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in neurosurgery oncology under physician supervision.
• Care for patients pre-operatively, post-operatively, and during surveillance.
• Collaborate with physician and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Skills

APRN

Oncology-Neurosurgery experience

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner)

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

PA-C pathway (Masters + NCCPA)

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.## Additional Information: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.## Location:University Hospital - Pavilion (0372)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift