Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION :

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). APRN will manage outpatient BMT patients and attend to day-to-day patient issues.

REPRESENTATIVE 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 diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests 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 are not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates according to 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 improve 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 profession's 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

• Acute care, Critical care or BMT experience preferred.
• Ohio APRN Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.

Schedule :

• Four- 10-hour shifts, M-F
• No on call
• No weekend, No Holidays,

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO / AA).

Nursing / Clinical

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Department

382207

Employee Status

Regular

Weekly Hours

Salary Range

47.04-73.13