Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Neonatal ICU - Contingent/IRP
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.
- 0-2 years of neonatal APP experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with delivery room/OR resuscitation strongly preferred.
Career Roadmap
- FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
- SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider
- CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
- CAREER LEVEL: C3
Internal Resource Pool (IRP)
The IRP is an internal Ohio State term that refers to contingent employment, also commonly referred to as "PRN."
Ohio State NICU
The OSU NICU is a level 3 unit in conjunction with Nationwide Children's Hospital. Since OSU is a high-volume delivery hospital, the neonatal APPs need proficiency in both high-acuity ICU care and delivery room/operating room resuscitation.