Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Acute Care Surgery - Nocturnal

Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio or eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C required.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

This is an Acute Care Surgery position at OSU East Hospital. The APP serves as the primary provider in the role, which includes procedures and care management. Nocturnal shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician.
• Manage acute and chronic phases of illness.
• Deliver education and counseling to individuals and families.
• Promote health and prevention.
• Refer patients to other healthcare providers and community resources as appropriate.
• Perform procedures and care management as authorized.

Requirements

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio, or eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing, or graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (for APRN candidates).
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years of critical care experience preferred.
• Acute Care NP preferred.