Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - PICU *PRN*

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality care in Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a commitment to patient advocacy while engaging in professional development. Join us to make a difference in patient outcomes!

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as an APRN in the appropriate population focus.
• 1 year of PICU APN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops care plans.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educates staff and engages in community improvement.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Expertise

Professional Development

Education

Master of Science degree

Job description

1 year of PICU APN experience required

Call-in/contingent position, working a minimum of 16 hours per month.

Competitive benefits package and pay based on experience.

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Job Description Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

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

Education Requirement:

Master of Science degree or equivalent provision, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Ohio, required.

Certifications:

Maintains national certification as an APRN in the appropriate population focus or as a PA, required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally: Bend/twist, handle bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, climb stairs/ladders, exposure to communicable diseases, driving, flex/ext neck, hand use, lifting/carrying (0-40 lbs), pushing/pulling (up to 100 lbs with assistance), reaching, squatting/kneeling.

Frequently: Repetitive hand/arm use, standing, walking.

Continuously: Speaking, color vision, computer skills, decision making, depth and peripheral vision, hearing, data interpretation, problem solving, seeing near/far, sitting.

The above duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not exhaustive and do not restrict the supervisor's right to assign duties.

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