Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Pediatrics

Overview

1.0 FTE. 80% of work performed September–May (about 3–4 shifts per week). 20% of work performed June–August: 12‑hour shifts (7a‑7p or 9a‑9p). Weekends required (approx. every third weekend). One summer and one winter holiday required annually. Competitive benefits package and pay based on experience level.

Provides healthcare to individuals or groups requiring knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification, and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics while maintaining a current Ohio Advanced license.

• Assess patients and/or populations; develop, implement and evaluate plans of care; document and communicate information clearly in written and verbal forms.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for patient care.
• Utilize evidence‑based practice and serve as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
• Assist in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.
• Engage in the community of the work unit by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, and engaging in quality improvement.
• Leverage technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
• Commit to continued professional development of self and others.
• Contribute to division and/or specialty goals and the hospital strategic plan.

Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.

Maintain national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.

• Bend/twist
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
• Chemicals/Medications
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
• Driving motor vehicles (work required)
  * additional testing may be required
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hand use: grasping
• Hand use: gripping
• Hand use: turning
• Lifting / Carrying: 0‑10 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 11‑20 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 21‑40 lbs
• Patient Equipment
• Pushing / Pulling: 0‑25 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 26‑40 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 41‑60 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 61‑100 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• Reaching above shoulder
• Squat/kneel
• Repetitive hand/arm use

• Standing
• Walking
• Audible speech
• Color vision
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Depth perception
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Peripheral vision
• Problem solving
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet