Advanced Practice Provider- Acute/Specialty Care - Colorectal Clinic

Monday–Friday, day shift, 36 hours per week.

About the role

The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) is a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in caring for patients with anorectal malformation and other pelvic reconstructive needs. The role involves managing patients both independently and collaboratively with the CCPR team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice to serve 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, and contributing to 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.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, climb stairs/ladder, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, driving motor vehicles (work 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 100 lbs or greater with assistance, pushing/pulling 26–40 lbs, pushing/pulling 41–60 lbs, pushing/pulling 61–100 lbs, 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.