Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

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

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice in a related field.
  • Certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with consideration for FNP or PNP based on experience.
  • Preferred experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in subspecialty.
  • Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required based on subspecialty.
  • Relevant nursing experience in related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive history and physical exams on pediatric patients.
  • Assess, diagnose, and manage both acute and chronic conditions effectively.
  • Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans while ensuring proper documentation.
  • Engage in continuous quality improvement and professional development activities.
  • Lead care management initiatives to optimize patient health and allocate resources effectively.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide integrated and coordinated care services.
  • Conduct systematic evaluations of care plans to ensure alignment with expected health outcomes.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with rotating shifts, offering variety and flexibility.
  • Opportunity for a mix of 8, 10, and potential 12-hour shifts.
  • No on-call duties required, enhancing work-life balance.
  • Involvement in quality improvement and professional development activities.
  • Participation in a team-oriented environment focusing on pediatric health care.
Full Job Description
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
$112,590.40 - $146,369.60
*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 care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.
  • Evaluation- Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.


Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
  • Preferred: Experience as an APP in subspecialty
  • Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
  • Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

About Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is consistently ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States.
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