Advanced Practice Provider Family Medicine

University Hospitals•Mansfield, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider joins the Outpatient Family Medicine team, primarily at Medical Associates of Mid-Ohio in Ashland, Ohio, with possible future coverage at Richland Primary Care in Mansfield, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse Practitioners must be Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). The role provides quality patient care and increases patient access and satisfaction. The provider performs standard tasks authorized for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants under the Ohio State Nursing Board and the applicable UH entity Medical Bylaws. Responsibilities include assessing patients, assigning diagnoses, developing and implementing plans of care, collaborating with other healthcare providers, and supporting education, professional development, and leadership. The provider must comply with organizational policies and standards, perform other duties as assigned, and follow requirements for the safe and secure handling of patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program (required for Physician Assistants).
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (required for Nurse Practitioners).
Nurse Practitioners must be Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).
Physician Assistant (PA) license (required for Physician Assistants).
Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (required for Physician Assistants).
Practice with a supervising physician upon hire (required for Physician Assistants).
Maintain national PA certification (required for Physician Assistants).
Registered Nurse (RN) Ohio and/or multistate compact license (required for Nurse Practitioners).
Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Ohio (required for Nurse Practitioners).
Current APRN license (required for Nurse Practitioners).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Computer skills to access patient medical data from the UHHS mainframe.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients and customers.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers.
Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
Display commitment to the hospital’s mission and values.
Assess patients and assign diagnoses based on recorded assessment data and current scientific research.
Establish plans of care and implement interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers using an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients and families.
Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, families, and self.
Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
Provide education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and promote professionalism.
Advance professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.