Advanced Practice Provider- Orthopedics

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a licensed APRN or PA for a full-time orthopedic care role. You will assess patients, implement care plans, and document care clearly in medical records, following evidence-based guidelines.

The position emphasizes education and mentorship of new staff, participation in quality improvement, and use of informatics to enhance patient outcomes. Four 10-hour shifts per week, with no call and minimal weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Licensed as APRN or PA in Ohio.
• Maintains national APRN/PA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and/or populations; develop, implement and evaluate plans of care.
• Document and communicate information clearly in written and verbal form.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per guidelines.
• Educate, train and develop staff members.
• Engage in quality improvement and data auditing.
• Leverage informatics to optimize outcomes.

Skills

APRN license

PA license

Clinical leadership

Patient advocacy

Education

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Full-time, four 10-hr shifts per week 6:30a - 4:30p, Monday - Friday, alternating days off No call, minimal weekend hours (4 hours every 12 weeks) Orthopedics | Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Description Summary

Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient. Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills. Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members. Engages in the “community of the work unit” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement. Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes. Commits to continued professional development of self and others. Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.

Education Requirement

Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.

Certifications

Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Note

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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