Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Endocrinology-Diabetes

Primary Location: Location A | Department: APP Medical | Division: Endocrinology | Schedule: Full time, Day shift | Weekly Hours: 32 (FTE 0.8) | Employee Status: Regular

About the role

Advanced Practice Provider in the Endocrinology division managing Type 1 diabetes patients. The role combines a clinical component (seeing patients in clinics at the Base campus, Union Kentucky, Eastgate, or other satellite locations as needed, 6–8 clinics per week) and phone coverage for insulin dose adjustments (1–3 shifts per week). Travel to satellite locations including Union Kentucky is required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform history and/or physical exams; assess and diagnose acute and chronic conditions; formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans; order and monitor therapeutic interventions (diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests); provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consults; prescribe medications in accordance with federal/state law and CCHMC policy; attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice per Joint Commission FPPE/OPPE standards.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning: Develop measurable, individualized care plans involving patient/family/caregiver; prioritize, evaluate, and modify plans based on risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, evidence/guidelines, and expertise; incorporate new knowledge to initiate practice change when outcomes are not achieved; maintain documentation of outcomes, goals, and care plans.
• Professional Practice: Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values; participate in quality improvement and research; engage in lifelong learning and professional development; serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; contribute to peer development; integrate ethics and research into practice; provide leadership via committees, professional organizations, or publications; advocate for pediatric patients/families; influence healthcare/APRN practice and policy.
• Care Management: Maintain procedural competency; promote self-management and family-centered care; employ diverse teaching strategies for health and safety; lead care management for quality, cost-effective care; document and communicate with the healthcare team; delegate monitoring and interventions per scope of practice; provide consultation to enhance care delivery; make appropriate referrals; order/perform treatments based on current knowledge; communicate diagnostic results, benefits, limitations, and adverse effects to patients/families.
• Evaluation: Systematically evaluate assessment data and outcomes to revise diagnoses, plans, and implementation; evaluate diagnostic accuracy and intervention effectiveness; involve patient/family and providers; base evaluation on advanced knowledge and research; document appropriately; use results to recommend process/structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocol updates.
• Scope: Subspecialty role scope will not exceed that of the collaborating or supervising physician.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (or Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree).
• Certification as FNP, Primary Care NP, or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi-state licensure (in addition to Ohio) may be required based on subspecialty.
• No directly related experience required; however, experience with diabetes is highly preferred. Candidates with RN or APP experience in Type 1 diabetes and T1D technology (CGM, insulin pumps) will be prioritized.

Schedule

• Shift length: 8 hours (outpatient) and 12 hours (inpatient weeks).
• Day shift; potential for weekends and holidays at a future date.
• Must be willing to travel to satellite locations (Union Kentucky, Eastgate, and others as needed).