Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Educator- APP Fellowship Program

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks an Advanced Practice Provider Educator to design and deliver classroom and clinical instruction, support the APP Fellowship Program, and coordinate education across departments. The role emphasizes adult learning, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure staff readiness and safe independent practice.

Ideal candidates hold an Ohio APRN license, a MSN or equivalent, and 2+ years of relevant experience with 2–4 years

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in Ohio required.
• MSN degree and APRN program qualifying for national certification required.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• PA-C route: Eligibility for Ohio licensure as a PA-C; 2 years of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff orientation and ongoing competency development for APPs.
• Design, develop, implement and evaluate classroom and clinical instruction.
• Coordinate the APP Fellowship Program and related educational activities.
• In-service training for new products and equipment.
• Assess educational needs and ensure staff meet regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing and other disciplines to support patient care.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

APRNs program eligible for national certification (e.g., cert exams)

Ohio APRN license / authority to practice

PA-C licensure eligible in Ohio

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Educator - APP Fellowship Program

Department: James

Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Educator is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational and professional development needs of Advanced Practice Providers including coordination of the Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. The APPEducator maintains collaborative relationships with clinicians, departments/units, serves as an educational consultant and resource, and contributes to the development and achievement of goals for MedicalEducation and Staff Development.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider Educator is responsible to assess, plan, organize, develop, implement and evaluate education programs and learning activities designed to assist Advanced Practice Providers to acquire knowledge and skills to meet job requirements and regulatory standards. The APP Educator demonstrates expertise in staff education, advanced practice, care delivery and evidence-based practice. The APP Educator collaborates effectively with physicians,nursing and other disciplines to meet organizational and team expectations and to assure that staff can perform safely and independently for their assigned role functions. Responsibilities include: staff orientation, class development, instructor/faculty for courses, new product and equipment in-service, unit based in-service, educational needs assessment and ongoing competency of staff, and coordination of the APP fellowship program. The APP Educator incorporates current evidence based knowledge and skill in adult learning principles and clinical, educational, and professional standards of the practice of medicine. The APPEducator collaborates with all members of the health care team and serves as a role model and resource for patient care staff within the unit/department/institution and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of an APRN 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
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant 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
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

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.