Pediatric ER APN/PA – Full-Time Rotating Shifts

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Master’s- or Doctorate- level clinician to join the Emergency Medicine team. This full-time, 0.8 FTE position supports rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, in a busy pediatric ED environment.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development. Candidates must hold an advanced nursing degree and Ohio licensure, with multi-state eligibility

Qualifications

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree.
• No directly related experience.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning - Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.
• Professional Practice - Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.
• Care Management - Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory res

Skills

Clinical care

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Master’s- or Doctorate- level clinician to join the Emergency Medicine team. This full-time, 0.8 FTE position supports rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, in a busy pediatric ED environment.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development. Candidates must hold an advanced nursing degree and Ohio licensure, with multi-state eligibility