Advanced Practice Provider - Urology - Dublin, OH

Ohio State University Physicians•Dublin, OH

3d•$105,800 - $168,339

About The Position

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to collaborate with physicians in an outpatient clinic setting. Under the direction of a Physician or Lead Physician, the provider delivers comprehensive patient assessment, treatment, and evaluation during acute and chronic phases of illness. The role includes patient education and counseling, referrals to healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate, and coordination of clinic patient care. The provider performs histories and physical examinations, establishes presumptive diagnoses and initial workups, collaborates with physicians on treatment plans and follow-up, conducts health assessments, develops patient care plans under applicable clinical practice and medical care protocols, and reviews patient medications. The role also evaluates outcomes, adjusts the nursing approach as needed, and triages clinic calls, notifying physicians and following up with patients according to provider instructions.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualification.
For Nurse Practitioners, a current Ohio Registered Nursing License.
Master’s degree in nursing and successful completion of an acceptable Nurse Practitioner education program, or completion of a Physician Assistant program.
Certification that includes Prescriptive Authority.
Knowledge of triage procedures and clinic, physician office, and/or urgent care experience.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Knowledge of procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and families about disease and appropriate care and treatment.
Ability to convey information verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations, with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations on new and returning patients; establish presumptive diagnoses and initiate appropriate laboratory studies and testing.
Collaborate with physicians to formulate treatment plans for health problems and determine follow-up care.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans within clinical nursing practice and medical care protocols.
Review and assess patient medications.
Evaluate patient care outcomes and initiate changes in the nursing approach as appropriate.
Triage clinic patient calls, notify physicians when needed, and follow up with patients according to provider instructions.
Coordinate care for clinic patients.
Provide patient education and counseling, and refer patients to other healthcare providers or community resources when appropriate.