physician assistant - Cincinnati, OH , USA, United States - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Description

Cincinnati Children's - The National Leader in Pediatric Care

Cincinnati is our home, but the world is our neighborhood. Families come to us from down the street, across the nation, and around the globe for specialty care.

And yes, we're ranked #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

But the real proof is in the patients, families and physicians that we work with every day to change the outcome, together.

We combine world-class expertise, cutting-edge research, and compassionate care to help every child who comes through our doors.

Because at the center of everything we do is one simple idea: we want to build a world where every child can live their best possible life.

For a children's hospital, there's no higher calling than that.

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Children's are recognized as a vital part of our healthcare delivery team.

Our APPs bring a passion for improving the lives of our patients and their families through leadership, creativity, and innovation driving exceptional care, research, quality, and process improvement.

Cincinnati Children's employs over 650 advanced practice providers with the number growing yearly because of their numerous respected contributions driving the mission of the institution, changing the outcomes for every patient and family.

Seeking experienced acute cared prepared nurse practitioners for a variety of Specialty Areas.

Benefits of Working With Us

• We welcome new graduates, as well as experienced advanced practice providers, interested in pursuing a career at a nationally recognized children's hospital
• With a commitment to professional and career development, we provide mentorship and support for APPs to follow their dreams with a wide scope of opportunities from ambulatory to critical care
• Our APPs have an inpatient and ambulatory presence in over forty subspecialties throughout Cincinnati Children's campuses, as well as neighborhood locations throughout Ohio and surrounding states
• Our NICU coverage expands to six hospitals (ranging from Level II through Level IV) and three high-risk clinics, as well as Psychiatric services, at our locations and through our school and community-based clinic partnerships
• Cincinnati is a vibrant city that offers unique opportunities for all members of the community, while also maintaining a cost of living that is lower than many high-profile American cities.

Professional and Career Development

Cincinnati Children's recognizes the importance of supporting the professional development and career advancement of employees to retain top talent and remain a national leader in pediatric healthcare.

Continuing education opportunities are provided throughout the medical center including subspecialty conferences and lectures, quality improvement courses, Cincinnati Children's annual APP Regional Conference, and a monthly APP pharmacology series.

APPs have an opportunity for leadership by joining the APRN/PA Shared Governance Council and impacting decisions about APP practice.

APP Clinical Advancement Program

The professional development of Advanced Practice Providers at Cincinnati Children's is vital in becoming the leader in improving child health.

The clinical advancement program provides a process for career advancement for APPs who progressively contribute to excellence in clinical practice, fulfill mentorship/teaching and leadership roles, and accomplish academic achievements.

The program consists of four levels of advancement opportunities rewarded with annual compensation.

Expected Starting Salary Range:
$ $81.93


SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION:

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) providing clinical services including diagnosis of illness, development and management of treatment plans, prescription of medication.

APPs may see patients independently or as part of the health care team.


CCHMC SALARY GRADE:
16

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD


REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care

Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan.

Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam.

Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.

Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy.

Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning

Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers.

Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate.

Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources.

Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

• Professional Practice

Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes.

Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance.

Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth.

Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting.

Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APP practice & policy.

• Care Management

Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

• Evaluation

Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE


Required:

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty. Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Ohio Medical Board which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program AND certification by the NCCPA
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Preferred:

• Experience as an APP in subspecialty, for NICU preferred one year Fellowship in Level IV NICU