Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine (72 bi-weekly hours

Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine (72 bi-weekly hours)
Primary Location

Liberty Campus

Department

Adv Practice Provider Liberty

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

36

FTE

0.9

Employee Status

Regular

* Expected Starting Pay Range

$ - $

* Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Description

Division:
Hospital Medicine

Description of role:

Inpatient role, 24/7 rotating. Base and Liberty

Experience:

Experienced APP preferred but will consider new graduate with adequate experience.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Certifications:

Certification-acute care pediatric nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant. Will consider FNP or PNP depending on experience.

Specialty experience preferred-related nursing experience.

Schedule:

Shift length: 8, 10-hour shifts, potential 12-hour shifts in the future

Rotating shifts

Holidays:
Yes

Weekends:
Yes

Call:
No call

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Patient Care
- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.

Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

* Outcomes Identification and Planning
- Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes.

Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

* Professional Practice
- Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor;
Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice;
Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APP practice & policy.

* Care Management
- Maintains competency in skills/procedures;
Promotes self-management & family centered care;
Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment;
Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care;
Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services;
Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver;
Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of…