Nocturnist Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

OhioHealth Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (PA/APRN) for the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves collaboration with physicians, independent clinical decision-making, and night-shift coverage.

The position requires Ohio PA/APRN licensure, NCCPA and national certifications (ANCC/AANP/AACN) with ongoing professional development and adherence to SA/SCA agreements. 40-hour work week, night shift, Central Ohio MICU.

Qualifications

• APRN license to practice in Ohio and active license with State Board of Nursing.
• NCCPA certification required for Physician Assistant practice.
• Valid national certs from ANCC, AANP, or AACN to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and conduct physical exams with physician oversight.
• Interpret data (labs, studies) and formulate treatment plans with supervising physician.
• Maintain communication with patients and families regarding medical care and prognosis.
• Perform delegated technical procedures including line placements and monitoring.
• Participate in conferences and educational opportunities and support multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

APRN License (Ohio)

NCCPA Certification

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 Providers (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 in the hospital-based inpatient setting working with critically ill patients, primarily in the Medical or Surgical Critical Care Departments. The APP will work 80 % of their time on the night shift.

This position requires a high level of independent clinical decision-making. The APRN or PA-C should demonstrate an advanced level of medial knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgement, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

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.

The duties and responsibilities for the APP working in the Intensive Care Unit include but not are limited to obtaining and performing medical history and physical exams, record and interpret data (ex. Labs, diagnostic studies, progress notes, etc), formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician, maintain communication with patient and families regarding medical care and supportive need, perform technical skills as delegated by physician (ex. Central lines, arterial lines, intubations), serve as resource to the multidisciplinary team, actively participate in conference and educational opportunities, and perform other related job duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OSHA BLOOD BORN PATHOGENS EXPOSURE

Exposure

Nocturnal work is required covering 75-80% of time worked on evening/night shift.

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 REQUIREMENTS (Required):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 ).ORMust 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

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Central Ohio MICU 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, gend