JOB SUMMARY
Provides preventive and primary care services within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice and consistent with the nurse’s education and certification as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, as well as in accordance with the privileges granted by the Board of Trustees. Provides care for adults and children both independently and interdependently as stated in the Standard Care Arrangement with the collaborating physician(s). Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices in accordance with Section 4723.481 of the Ohio Revised Code. Evaluates and promotes patient wellness. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an appropriate plan of care including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Collaborates with other physicians, healthcare providers, and others.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PA
- Masters or higher degree licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required
- Must be privileged to practice by the KCH Board of Trustees.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE FOR NP
- Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of
Ohio - Graduate from an accredited program for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Board certification from an approved national certifying organization
- Current Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician(s) who will be Urgent Care
- Current unrestricted Certificate of Authority (COA) from the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse
- Current unrestricted Certificate to Prescribe (CTP or CTP-E for the newly graduated NP – the “E” stands for externship and has requirements to meet in order to get a CTP) from the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and PALS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Medical Staff privileges are a prerequisite for hire and continued employment
- A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience. Urgent Care experience preferred. Medical/Surgical/ED will be considered.