Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Pulmonary

University Hospitals • Elyria, OH

2h

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. The provider performs standard tasks as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, as specified by the Ohio State Nursing Board and UH entity-specific Medical Bylaws. The position includes assessing patients, assigning diagnoses based on assessment data and current research, establishing and implementing plans of care, and collaborating with other health care providers to care for patients and families. The provider also supports education, professional development, leadership, and effective management. Additional duties may be assigned, and department-specific duties are provided during orientation. The role requires compliance with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients' Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited PA educational program (required for the Physician Assistant pathway).
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) (required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway).
• Physician Assistant (PA) license (required for the Physician Assistant pathway).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (required for the Physician Assistant pathway).
• Practice with a supervising physician (required upon hire for the Physician Assistant pathway).
• Maintain national PA certification (required for the Physician Assistant pathway).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi-State Compact license (required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway).
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Ohio (required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway).
• Current APRN license (required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway).
• 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, customers, and coworkers.
• Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to the hospital's mission and values.
• Assess patients and assign diagnoses based on 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 health care providers using an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients and families.
• Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, family members, and self.
• Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
• Provide education through role modeling and in-services to address 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 patients' Protected Health Information (PHI), following applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time