Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Lung Transplant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to support the lung transplant service. The APP will work with transplant pulmonologists to manage inpatient adult transplant patients, including immunosuppression and respiratory care, with cross-coverage to outpatient clinics as needed.

Role emphasizes collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons, pharmacists, and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• MSN degree in nursing.
• Graduate of a NP program eligible to sit for national certifying exam.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• ACNP strongly preferred; 0-2 years ICU, cardiac, transplant or hospitalist experience preferred.
• PA-C route: eligible for Ohio licensure; 0 years experience; 0-2 years ICU, cardiac, transplant or hospitalist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients in collaboration with licensed physicians.
• Care for patients in acute and chronic conditions; health promotion and prevention.
• Education and counseling of patients and families; referral to resources as appropriate.

Skills

Acute care experience

ICU experience

Transplant care experience

Team collaboration

Education

MSN or equivalent

Graduate of PA-C program

Job description

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Job Title:Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Lung Transplant

Department:Ross | Ross Surgical Advanced Practice Providers

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.
• Acute Care NP strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of ICU, cardiac, transplant or hospitalist 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 ICU, cardiac, transplant or hospitalist experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Additional Information

An exciting opportunity for either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the growing team caring for complex lung transplant recipients at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. In this role, you will work closely with our transplant pulmonologists to support our growing inpatient adult lung transplant population at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This role includes the management of medically complex patients, both pre and post lung transplant, including immunosuppression management and respiratory care. This role will be mostly inpatient with training for cross coverage to outpatient specialty care clinic. Advanced Practice Providers on this service provide highly autonomous care to a complex patient population. In this role, the practitioner will be working closely with transplant pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, coordinators, and pharmacists. This is a 40 hours a week day shift position.

Location:Ross Heart Hospital (0353)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal 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.