Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient Surgical ICU - Rotational
Scope of Position
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.
Position Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
- 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
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing
- 0 years of relevant experience required.
- Acute Care NP preferred.
- 0-2 years of surgical critical care experience preferred.
- OR Masters Prepared; 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).
- Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
- 0 years of relevant experience required.
- 0-2 years of surgical critical care experience preferred.
Career Roadmap
- FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
- SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider
- CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
- CAREER LEVEL: C3
FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
The SICU APP provides care for a diverse population of critically ill surgical patients, including those recovering from major surgical procedures, traumatic injuries, complex abdominal surgeries, vascular interventions, and solid organ transplantation. The APP practices at the top of their license, delivering direct patient care, performing advanced clinical assessments and procedures, managing critically ill patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care plans, and ensuring continuity of care throughout the patient's ICU stay.
Career Roadmap
- FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
- SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider
- CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
- CAREER LEVEL: C3