Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Inpatient Neuroscience plays a critical role in the comprehensive care of patients within the areas of Neurosurgery, Epilepsy and Inpatient Rehab. This position involves collaboration with Neurosurgeons, Epileptologists, Physiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to manage complex neurological conditions in a pediatric inpatient hospital setting. The APP will assess, diagnose and treat patients, while providing education to patients, families and staff to ensure optimal care. 

1. Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services.

2. Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult

3. Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care

4. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements

5. This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements

6. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems

7. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements

8. This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirement

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Excellent critical thinking, self-motivation and interpersonal communication skills essential.

2. Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database use, and other computer software programs for data analysis, and presentations


Education and Experience
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred

Licensed as an RN in State of Ohio, National Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization

Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by Ohio Board of Nursing. ACLS or PALS may be required based upon practice setting

Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges

Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required

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

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite

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