Position Summary:

• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.

• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.

• Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.

• Order and perform routine diagnostic procedures

• Develop and implement treatment plans

• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions

• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.

• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.

• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.

• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.

• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.

• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values

Position Requirements:

Demonstrated competence as a practitioner

Effective oral and written communication skills

A variety of technical patient care devices specific to the clinical area

Computers and selected office equipment

Experience and Knowledge:

Demonstrated leadership skills

Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships

Education/Expertise:

Nurse Practitioner:

Nursing Doctorate or Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on clinical practice.

-or-

Physician Assistant:

Completion of a formal Physician Assistant training from an accredited program with NCCPA certification.

Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification (i.e. RN, RRT):

Nurse Practitioner:

BLS required; ACLS preferred

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Ohio.

Current APRN license to practice in Ohio.

-or-

Physician Assistant:

BLS required; ACLS preferred

NCCPA-Certified.

DEA license