Geriatrics Advanced Practice Provider

OhioHealth; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Kentucky is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to work in hospital inpatient care, collaborating with physicians to treat acutely ill or injured patients. You may perform invasive procedures as part of your scope and must operate under a supervision agreement.

Orientation emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency as a High Reliability Organization, with a standard schedule during the Day shift and 40 hours per week. The role supports the GMC Surgical APPs department.

Qualifications

• Must hold current PA license to practice in Ohio with NCCPA certification.
• Must hold current APRN license to practice in Ohio with national certs (ANCC/AANP/AACN).
• Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with physician required.

Responsibilities

• Care for acute, chronically ill, or injured patients in inpatient hospital setting.
• Perform various levels of invasive procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

PA license (Ohio)

NCCPA certification

APRN license (Ohio)

ANCC/AANP/AACN certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the hospital-based inpatient setting caring for acute, chronically ill, or injured patients. May perform various levels of invasive procedures.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician’s normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Ohio Board of Nursing, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants, PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a current Physician Assistant License to practice in Ohio and maintain this from the State Medical Board of Ohio. Must have and maintain a current Certification from the national certifying body National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

OR

Must have a current APRN license to practice from the Ohio Board of Nursing and maintain this licensure from the State Nursing Board of Ohio. Must have and maintain current Certification from a national certifying body American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

GMC Surgical APPs

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment