Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)—including Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs)—work in collaboration with physicians in hospital-based inpatient settings. They care for critically ill patients, primarily in the Intensive Care Unit, or may serve as a surgery first assist in a variety of specialties. The role involves performing invasive procedures and exercising a high level of independent clinical decision-making.

The APP works under the direction of, and in consultation or collaboration with, a physician. The APP may perform services authorized by the supervising or collaborating physician that are within the physician’s normal course of practice and expertise. The role promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. A Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice is required, and practice must comply with applicable state laws, relevant boards, the SA/SCA, and the delineation of privileges.

Requirements

• AANP certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
• NCCPA certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Physician Assistant certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• A Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement with a physician in like practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients in a hospital-based inpatient setting, primarily in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Work in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician.
• Perform services authorized by the supervising or collaborating physician and within the physician’s normal course of practice and expertise.
• Perform invasive procedures and exercise independent clinical decision-making.
• Promote quality outcomes and initiatives.
• Practice in accordance with applicable state laws, relevant boards, the Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement, and the delineation of privileges.
• May serve as a surgery first assist in a variety of specialties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed