Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Rotational- Inpatient Oncology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical center in the USA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Inpatient Oncology. This full-time position involves primary patient management and collaboration with hospitalist teams. Candidates should hold a Master's Degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant certification. The role includes responsibilities such as managing patient care during treatment phases and participating in a team-oriented healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or hospitalist setting preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary patient management including pre-rounding and care planning.
• Collaborate closely with Oncology hospitalists and oncologists.
• Participate in 24/7 inpatient care with scheduled rotations.

Skills

Current certification as APRN

Clinical collaboration

Patient management

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or PA-C

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Rotational - Inpatient Oncology

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care agreement or supervisory organization 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’s Degree in Nursing.
• OR
• Master’s 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.
• 1 Year Of Acute Care Or Hospitalist Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary patient management including pre-rounding, daily multidisciplinary rounds/care planning, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging studies, prescribing medications and treatments, and evaluating for treatment responses.
• Write admission orders, document admissions to the hospital, discharge patients, and manage changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate closely with Oncology Hospitalists and Medical Oncologists; provide care on the solid tumor oncology treatment service, including inpatient chemotherapy and clinical trials.
• Participate in a 24/7 inpatient team providing care for solid tumor malignancies with rotating 12-hour day and night shifts; nights may be required based on operational need.
• Operate within a culture of top-of-scope/top-of-license practice and emphasize collaborative, team-based care. Maintain work-life balance with defined schedules.

Work Environment and Schedule

The Cancer Medicine/Inpatient Medical Oncology APP team supports inpatient care for hospitalized patients with solid tumors. APPs join a large team of Oncology Hospitalist APPs and participate in a schedule that may include night rotations. There are no outside-of-hospital call responsibilities in this role.

Additional Information

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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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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