Neonatal APP Clinical Leader - Grant/Doctors

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: This position is based at the Grant Medical Center NICU and the Doctors Hospital NICU 40 hours per week, full-time benefits eligible Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, PNP-AC or PA with NICU experience required. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. We are America's Largest Neonatal Network. Why Us? Learn more here: The Neonatal Network: Why Us? | Nationwide Children's Advanced Practice Providers at Nationwide Children's Hospital: Advanced Practice Providers | Where Passion Meets Purpose Job Description Summary: Manages advanced practice staff and program activities for an assigned department, including patient care, record-keeping, and personnel. Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License. Job Description: Essential Functions: Oversees and provides expertise staff in patient management and clinical competencies and operations. Ensures regulatory compliance and emergency response preparedness Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills. Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members. Engages in the “community of the work unit” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement. Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes. Commits to continued professional development of self and others. Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, PNP-AC or PA with NICU experience required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy.
Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Master of Science degree or equivalent provision, required.
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio, required.
Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA, required.

Responsibilities

Oversees and provides expertise staff in patient management and clinical competencies and operations.
Ensures regulatory compliance and emergency response preparedness
Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient
Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.
Engages in the “community of the work unit” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.
Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
Commits to continued professional development of self and others.
Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.