Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant, Outpatient Nephrology

Outpatient Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider

Description of APP role: Outpatient Nephrology. Provide care to general nephrology patients in an outpatient clinical setting. Primarily at base campus, there is the possibility to travel to other CCHMC locations. APP will be expected to have 6-8 clinics per week. Patient populations may include but not be limited to, kidney stones, CKD, proteinuria, hypertension, nephritis, congenital kidney disorders, etc.

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant Certification- Primary Care- FNP or PNP primary. Specialty experience preferred - experienced APP or PA, or new grad with strong RN experience in general nephrology.

Schedule: Shift length- Straight 8-hour days, Monday - Friday. Holidays-No. Weekends-No. Call - No.

Salary: $104,000-$129,168.00. Above salary reflective of a 40 hour work week.

Job 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 & 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/APRN 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