Overview
Skilled Nursing/ Acute Advanced Practice Provider
Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Division: Post-Acute & Sub-Acute Medicine
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Position Type: Full-Time
Employment Structure & Schedule
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexible). Includes shared telephonic on-call rotation to support 24/7 clinical stability for high-acuity residents.
About the Role:
Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as a primary clinical lead within our Skilled Nursing and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation unit. This role is designed for a clinician who excels in a senior living setting, managing complex medical transitions for residents moving from acute hospital care to rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities:
High-Acuity Management: Lead the medical bedside care for residents admitting to facility post-hospital for short term stay, including those with multiple comorbidities and post-surgical needs.
Care Transitions: Conduct comprehensive admission assessments within 24-48 hours of arrival to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to skilled nursing facility to mitigate hospital rehospitalization along with ongoing management of care episode, and discharge planning.
Interdisciplinary Leadership: Collaborate on patient care with physician, therapy, nursing, and social work to streamline discharge planning.
Clinical Oversight: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medication reconciliation, and perform minor bedside procedures (i.e. stitch removal) as needed. Perform comprehensive evaluations (H&P, progress notes, (re)certifications).
Quality & Compliance: Partner with the Medical Director to ensure all documentation meets CMS Five-Star Quality Rating requirements and supports regulatory readiness. Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Family Advocacy: Act as the primary clinical liaison for families, communicating effectively with patients and families to align medical interventions with goals of care.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Licensure: Active Ohio APRN license and national certification (AANP or ANCC).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitalist medicine, geriatrics, or sub-acute Rehab preferred.
Competencies: Proficiency with PointClickCare or similar EMR; strong autonomous decision-making skills; cohesive collaborator and communicator; ability to thrive in a high(er)-volume, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience
University Integration: Direct access to OSUP's network of specialists and continuing medical education (CME) resources.
Work-Life Balance: Manageable daily patient census (typically 12-15 encounters) to allow for meaningful resident interaction
Comprehensive Benefits:
o Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
o Employer-matched 403(b) or 401(k) retirement plan.
o Paid Malpractice Insurance
o Generous PTO and dedicated CME allowance.
for review.
