What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Emergency Medicine position at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Emergency Medicine who provides direct health care to patients in the emergency departments of the medical center with emphasis on urgent care level of acuity and observation patients; works in collaboration with Emergency Medicine physicians in providing comprehensive emergency care to patients presenting to the emergency departments of OSUMC, East, Immediate Care Clinics, amp; After Hours Clinic; works under the on-site supervision of a practicing licensed physician; performs health assessments, histories and physical examinations; orders diagnostic testing and interprets results; reviews amp; assesses patient medications; prescribes and evaluates drugs amp; other treatments; interprets health data variations and risk factors; performs approved indicated procedures; promptly documents all encounters in a fashion meeting the standards set forth by OSUP-EM, LLC.
Provides direct medical care delivery; performs health assessments, histories and physical examinations; orders diagnostic testing and interprets results; performs approved indicated procedures; reviews and assesses patient medications; prescribes and evaluates drugs and other treatments; interprets health data variations and risk factors; participates in managing overall patient care; promptly documents all care encounters in a fashion meeting the standards set forth by OSUP-EM, LLC.
Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care and ensures maintenance; interprets policies and procedures to patients, visitors, and staff; ensures patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
