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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient Palliative

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States


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. The APP collaborates with physicians and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care, focusing on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Medical services performed are specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and certifying organization through which the provider holds licensure.

Position Summary
The APP provides health care services to patients while working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Provided services 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 – APRN

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

Minimum Qualifications – PA‑C

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, and social worker 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.

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

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