Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension Division

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension Division

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. One full-time staff position for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is available in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations for all aspects of kidney disorders. Provide and facilitate the delivery of care for inpatient and outpatient situations and perform independently or as part of a treatment team. The inpatient care includes acute care work and apheresis on medical and surgical floors including ICU care at UC Medical Center. Position will primarily support the Consult 1 service and work in tandem with physicians, APPs, residents, and fellows.

Essential Functions:

• Rounding on patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplant recipients.
• Attend one half day clinic session per week and/or rounding on chronic dialysis shift patients in the community settings.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in research and development projects.
• Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioners and medical students.
• Manage in-patient and out-patient e-consult volumes
• Participation in the holiday coverage schedule is expected and will be coordinated equitably across the team

Nurse Practitioner Required Education: Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Required Experience: Three (3) years nursing experience. Required Trainings/Certifications: Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.

Physician Assistant Required Education: Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required Experience: N/A Required Trainings/Certifications: Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Sitting - Often Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits: UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities