Advanced Practice Provider - School & Mobile Health Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive primary care to children in Franklin County. This role involves delivering services via mobile health units and school-based health centers, ensuring access to timely healthcare.

The ideal candidate will have a Master of Science degree, a valid Ohio APRN license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedural care, and educational roles within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in primary care, urgent care, or related clinical setting.
• Licensed as an APRN or PA in Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as APRN or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate and train staff members.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Community engagement

Education

Master of Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Provides comprehensive primary care to children 0–21 in Franklin County. Services are delivered via mobile health units, which travel to community and school sites with health needs, and our school-based health centers, which operate as fully functioning primary care offices in schools.

School Health removes barriers to healthcare access and ensures students receive timely, high-quality primary care services that support their health, well-being, and academic success.

The NP functions with a high degree of autonomy and is supported by a small team. They are responsible for providing clinical leadership, overseeing daily clinic operations and delivering high-quality patient care. A minimum of 2 years' experience in primary care, urgent care, or a related clinical setting is required.

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.

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: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 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.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet