Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Outpatient Endocrine Diabetes

Cincinnati Children's

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children’s is hiring an advanced practice provider in Endocrinology to manage patients with Type 1 diabetes. The role combines outpatient clinical care—potentially at the Base campus, Union Kentucky, Eastgate, or other satellite locations as needed—with phone coverage for insulin dose adjustments. The clinical schedule is approximately 6–8 clinics per week, and phone coverage is 1–3 shifts per week. The scope of the subspecialty role will not exceed that of the collaborating or supervising physician. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and includes day shifts. Shift lengths may be 8 or 12 hours during inpatient weeks. Weekend and holiday work may be required at some future date. The provider must be willing to travel to satellite locations, including Union Kentucky, as needed. Cincinnati Children’s describes its work as focused on improving children’s health through a holistic team approach to patient and family care and advancing science and discovery. The organization highlights its pediatric hospital rankings, research funding, employer recognition, innovation efforts, and commitment to equal opportunity.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant qualification.
Master’s degree in a related field; a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree may also qualify.
Certification as an FNP, in Primary Care, or as a Physician Assistant.
Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required based on subspecialty.
Willingness to travel to satellite locations, including Union Kentucky, as needed.
No directly related experience is required according to the job qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with diabetes is highly preferred.
Candidates with RN or APP experience with Type 1 diabetes and Type 1 diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitors and pumps, will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

Perform histories and physical examinations for patients presenting for care within the area of expertise.
Assess and diagnose chronic and acute conditions; formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans.
Order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests as appropriate.
Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consultations.
Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state law, rules, and organizational policy.
Maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures in accordance with applicable professional practice evaluation standards.
Develop measurable outcomes and individualized, comprehensive plans of care; prioritize, evaluate, and modify plans as appropriate.
Involve patients, families, or caregivers in realistic care outcomes and plans when possible, considering resources, risks, benefits, costs, evidence, guidelines, and clinical expertise.
Document and update outcomes, goals, and plans of care; incorporate new knowledge and strategies when desired outcomes are not achieved.
Maintain professional behaviors aligned with organizational values and care standards; participate in quality improvement or research activities.
Pursue lifelong learning and professional development; serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor and contribute to colleagues’ professional development.
Integrate ethical considerations and research findings into practice; provide leadership through committees, professional organizations, writing, publishing, or presenting.
Advocate for pediatric patients and their families or caregivers, and contribute leadership influencing healthcare practice and policy.
Promote self-management and family-centered care; use teaching and interventions to promote health and a safe environment.
Lead care management to support high-quality, cost-effective care; document and communicate with healthcare team members to support integrated pediatric care.
Delegate monitoring, assessment, and interventions appropriately according to patient needs and caregiver scope of practice.
Provide consultation, make appropriate referrals, and discuss recommendations with patients, families, or caregivers.
Order or perform appropriate treatments, therapies, and procedures based on current knowledge, research, and practice.
Communicate diagnostic and laboratory results and explain the benefits, limitations, and potential adverse effects of proposed therapies.
Systematically evaluate assessment data, diagnoses, interventions, care plans, and outcomes; involve patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers in the evaluation.
Use evaluation results to assess effects on patients, families, the organization, and the system, and recommend process or structural changes as appropriate.
Manage Type 1 diabetes patients, including insulin dose adjustments through phone coverage.
Provide clinical care in outpatient clinics and travel to satellite locations as needed.