Nurse Practitioner: Hospital Medicine

Summary Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses and the national board certifying agency, and maintains a Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician(s) on the medical staff. Clinical Responsibilities Perform health assessments and physical exams, identify significant health and medical risk factors. Order, interpret and evaluate tests and studies to assess clinical problems and health care needs. Develop a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. Independently, in collaboration with a physician, develop treatment plans with the patient and significant others. Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with board certification, state law and organizational medical staff privileges. Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through Ohio Board of Nursing and hospital policy, where applicable. Develop patient education plans. Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care. Perform admission history & physical, document progress notes, complete discharge summaries as required. Provide consultations and request consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assist with and facilitate discharge planning. Serve as resource for staff/residents and clinical preceptor for APN students, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Advanced Care Responsibilities Provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services. Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult. Practice in settings where patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care. Participate in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi‑annual basis to assure quality care and meet Ohio Revised Code requirements. Complete Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements. Emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Technical Expertise Excellent critical thinking, self‑motivation, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database use, and other computer software programs for data analysis and presentations. Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensed as an RN in the State of Ohio. National certification as a nurse practitioner by a nationally accredited organization. Current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligibility) by Ohio Board of Nursing. ACLS or PALS certification may be required based on practice setting. Current Health Care Provider BLS training required. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges. Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain a MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe. Employment Details Part Time, Full Time Equivalent: 0.500000. Status: Onsite. #J-18808-Ljbffr