Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, College of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position will be under general supervision from a designated administrator, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in Hematology and Oncology.

Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients.Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests. Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.Monitor the effectiveness of interventions. Maintain accurate medical records. Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed. Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans. Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.Participate in research and development projects. Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students and medical students.Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

Required Education Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Required Experience Three (3) years nursing experience.

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Physician Assistant:

Required Education Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required Trainings/Certification Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Additional Qualifications Considered

2-3 years of experience working and treating patients with Hematology-Oncology related health issues.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment- Sitting - Often - Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often - Hearing, listening - Often - Talking - Often - Standing - Often - Walking - Often - Bending - Seldom - Stooping - Seldom - Kneeling, squatting - Seldom - Reaching overhead - Seldom - Pulling, pushing - Seldom