Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU)
Department/Unit: ACCU Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant Hours/Shift: Full Time - 40 hours/week, Day/Night Shift Benefit Eligibility: Full Time Benefits Eligible Expected Starting Salary: $54.90 -$68.02 mid-point The Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) is an integral part of the Heart Institute and provides comprehensive care for medical and surgical cardiac patients including heart and heart lung transplant. The ACCU also serves as an overflow area for medical-surgical patients. The patient population ranges from newborns to adults and consists of 24 beds. Some of therapeutic modalities used on the Acute Care Cardiology unit include noninvasive monitoring, cardiac telemetry, oxygen, high-flow nasal cannula, inotropic and antiarrhythmic drug therapy, NIRS, and complex drainage tube management. Additional modalities include mechanical/ventricular assist devices such as Berlin Heart, HeartMate II, HeartMate III, and SynCardia. At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal: to make childrens health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Childrens. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Childrens 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 Childrens 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. Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD JOB QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in related field. Require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree Acute Care Certification Preferred: Experience as an APP in subspecialty Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Childrens 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 Childrens 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. 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 & 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.
Primary Location Burnet Campus
Schedule Full time
Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Department APP Heart Institute-Inpatient
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
*Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$112,590.40 - $146,369.60
At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal: to make childrens health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Childrens. Cincinnati Children's is: We Embrace InnovationTogether. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. Thats why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, were creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger futurefor all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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