University Hospitals·Willoughby, Ohio
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care to patients in collaboration with attending cardiologists, focusing on increasing patient access and satisfaction. Key duties involve performing patient assessments, assigning diagnoses, establishing and implementing plans of care, and collaborating with other healthcare providers.
Seeking and Advanced Practice Provider to work in collaboration with attending cardiologists to provide consultative care at UH Lake West Medical Center.
1 year of APP experience strongly preferred and new graduates will be considered with prior cardiology experience as an RN.
Schedule will be four 10-hour day shifts per week with rotating weekends with possible cross-cover at UH Tripoint Medical Center.
A Brief Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction.
Standard tasks to be performed by an Advanced Practice Provider as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine or Nursing and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction.
Standard tasks to be performed by a Nurse Practitioner as specified by the Ohio State Nursing Board and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws What You Will Do Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%25) Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%25) Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%25) Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%25) Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%25) Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%25) Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%25) Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%25) Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%25) Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%25) Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%25) Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required) (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (Required) Experience Qualifications 1+ years as a Physician Assistant (Preferred) 1+ years as a Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency) Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency) Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Physician Assistant: Physician Assistant (PA) (Required) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred) Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required) and Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire) and Maintain national PA Certification (Required) Nurse Practitioner: Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio (Required) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred) Current APRN License (Required) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program or a Master's Degree in Nursing. Required certifications include Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse license in Ohio, along with Basic Life Support (BLS); prior cardiology experience is preferred for both APRNs and PAs.
Market context
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