The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's James Cancer Hospital provides inpatient healthcare services to patients with a focus on cancer medicine. The role involves managing acute and chronic conditions, patient education, health promotion, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams within a hospital setting. The position requires working in varying shifts and schedules, with responsibilities aligned to hospital standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient healthcare services to patients with acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with physicians.
• Perform authorized medical procedures and services within the scope of practice and credentialing guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients in the inpatient setting.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventive care.
• Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources as needed.
• Participate in hospital-based patient care teams and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Document patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with hospital policies.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, policies, and standards of care, including compliance with credentialing and certifying organizations.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation with W-2 tax status.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans (specific plans not specified).

Shift & Schedule

• Variable days and hours, including nights and weekends.
• Scheduled hours typically 8 hours per shift, with varying shift timings.

Requirements

• Master's of Science Degree or DNP in Nursing, or Master's in Physician Assistant Science.
• APRN license with certification as an NP or PA-C.
• No prior experience required; 0-2 years hospital medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of inpatient care protocols and hospital policies.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care standards.
• Current licensure and certification in good standing.
• Ability to perform medical procedures authorized within scope of practice.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation standards.