Description:
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s 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 Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation! – US News and World Report 2023
Additional Awards and Recognitions:
On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers
Great Place to Work™ Certified in 2023
An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Expected Starting Salary Range: -
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) providing clinical services including diagnosis of illness, development and management of treatment plans, prescription of medication. APPs may see patients independently or as part of the health care team.
Scope: Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preoperative Assessment/Evaluation
- Conduct preoperative evaluation
- Equipment
- Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. Process involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia. Report any malfunctioning equipment
- Intraoperative Clinical Care
- Administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff physician anesthesiologist. Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia's effects on patients. The regular, frequent and accurate recording of patient's condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.
- Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. Visit in-house with the patient within 24 - 48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.
- Research
- With the approval of the Department of Anesthesiology's Research Committee, direct and/or facilitate the development of research projects within the Department and/or the Medical Center. Adhere to all CCHMC and regulatory requirement with respect to the conduct of research activities.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:- Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
- No directly related experience
- Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
- Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspeciality
Preferred:
Unique Skills:
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).