Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery

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Job Title:

Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery

Department:

James | Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead works with APP and Division leadership and will function in liaison, oversight, and mentoring roles for other advanced practice providers. Administrative and reporting responsibilities as per department expectations. Interacts with the division workforce at large on issues related to advanced practice providers. Assigned responsibility for mentoring advanced practice providers and is designated expert for advanced practice in the division. Provides clinical and day-to-day leadership and mentoring in matters relating to advanced practice and the professional development of APRNs or PAs for serving as the liaison between the APRN/PAs and upper-level advanced practice management (APP Manager and APP Director).

 

The APP Lead is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician (s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

 

Position Summary

The APP Lead provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of an APRN program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

 

OR

 

• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

 

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUB-FUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical 

CAREER LEVEL: C4

Additional Information:

Location:

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Rotating Shift

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