What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology Outpatient position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
Monday-Friday, Day Shift (8a-5p)
Competitive pay & benefits based on experience level
NP for outpatient Gastroenterology
Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession's Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.
Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient
- Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
- Works with patients and families on patient's goals of care
- helps with managing pain and symptoms related to palliative care for patients
- Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.
- Engages in the community of the work unit by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.
- Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
- Commits to continued professional development of self and others.
- Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master of Science degree or equivalent provision
LICENSURE: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS: Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSNote frequency as Constantly (67-100%), Frequently (34-66%) and Occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement. Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.Sitting Talking on phone/in person Typing on a keyboard Standing/walking
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
