Advanced Practice Provider -Express Care Clinics

About the role

MetroHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Express Care Clinics. Experienced APPs are preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Order evidence-based laboratory testing, radiology evaluation, prescribe medications, and refer to outside specialists as required
• Perform pre-participation physicals for camps and sports
• Provide in-person care
• Provide an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintain accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner
• Complete necessary documentation and ensure communication facilitating patient care and appropriate reimbursement
• Provide care with empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress
• Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural, and educational background
• Participate in activities that enhance professional development
• Complete and maintain certification in BLS (ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS optional)
• Maintain any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned

Procedural experience includes:

• Incision & Drainage
• Basic suturing
• Paronychia drainage
• Nail trephination
• Nursemaid's elbow reduction

Requirements

• Must be experienced with pediatric patients
• Be self-directed and self-motivated; have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to see a high volume of patients to meet clinic needs
• Experience with EPIC preferred

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner:

• MSN or grandfathered under Ohio Revised Code
• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nurse program
• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
• Certificate of Authority as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in specialty

Physician Assistant:

• Graduated from an accredited PA program with certification to practice by the NCCPA
• Active licensure to practice in Ohio by the State Medical Board of Ohio
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or obtains within 90 days of hire
• Obtains other advanced life support certifications applicable to practice area within 180 days of hire
• Meets the requirements/qualifications for clinical privileges in the specialty/department with The MetroHealth System and must report to Medical Staff Office at time of hire to apply for clinical privileges
• Maintains a standard care arrangement and renews/signs it as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing

Preferred: Have or be able to apply for a Certificate to Prescribe/Externship from the Ohio Board of Nursing.