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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient Palliative

Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, OH, United States


Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient Palliative

Department
James | Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

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 palliative 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 palliative experience preferred.

Additional Information
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team collaborates with palliative physician/pharmacist/SW to care for a variety of patients throughout the medical center. The APP sees patients independently and develops plans of care to address symptom management, goals of care, and emotional support of all our medical center patients.

Location
James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type
Regular

Scheduled Hours
40

Shift
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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