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

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), including a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner—works with physicians in a hospital-based inpatient setting caring for critically ill patients, primarily in Medical or Surgical Critical Care. The role requires nocturnal work, with approximately 75–80% of working time on the evening or night shift. The APP exercises a high level of independent clinical decision-making and is expected to demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound judgment, professionalism, effective interpersonal and general communication, timely and compliant documentation, and continued professional development and competency validation. The APP works in consultation or collaboration with a physician and must practice under a Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement with a physician in like practice, within applicable laws, board requirements, and delineated privileges. The position is based in the Central Ohio MICU APPs department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level and includes exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Current Ohio Physician Assistant license and continued maintenance of that license, if applying as a PA.
Current NCCPA certification and continued maintenance of that certification, if applying as a PA.
Alternatively, a current APRN license from the Ohio Board of Nursing and continued maintenance of that license.
If applying as an APRN, current certification from ANCC, AANP, or AACN.
Must have a Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement with a physician in like practice.
Demonstrated advanced medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, and sound clinical judgment.
Professional interpersonal and general communication skills.
Timely and compliant documentation.
Ability to work evening/night shifts for approximately 75–80% of working time.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations for ICU patients.
Record and interpret clinical data, including laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and progress notes.
Formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Communicate with patients and families about medical care and supportive needs.
Perform technical skills delegated by a physician, such as central line placement, arterial line placement, and intubation.
Serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in conferences and educational opportunities.
Promote quality outcomes and initiatives.
Practice in accordance with applicable state laws, board requirements, the Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement, and delineated privileges.
Complete other related job duties as required.
Maintain ongoing professional development and competency validation.