Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient General Pediatric Surgery

Division:
Pediatric Surgery Description Of APP Role

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for pediatric surgical patients throughout the pre‑operative and post‑operative continuum of care.
• Perform daily rounds, assessments, and documentation for acute and complex surgical patients. This is a 24/7 role.
• Develop and implement patient‑centered treatment plans in collaboration with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Assist with ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and other evaluations to support clinical decision‑making.
• Conduct pre‑operative evaluations and assist in preparing patients and families for surgical procedures.
• Deliver post‑operative care, including monitoring recovery, adjusting care plans, managing complications, and coordinating discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing education about surgical diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and follow‑up care.
• Participate in care coordination, including consultations, transitions of care, and collaboration with outpatient providers when appropriate.
• Respond to emergent or urgent clinical situations within the inpatient pediatric surgical population.
• Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record according to institutional and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts within the division.
• Support ongoing education for students, residents, or new APPs when applicable.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, credentialing requirements, and evidence‑based practice guidelines.

Experience or new graduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Certification
  - Acute Care, FNP, PA
• Experience working in the inpatient setting is required

• Shift length-12 hours
• Rotating shifts
• Holidays- yes
• Weekends- yes
• Call - yes

$112, 590-$146,370

Above salary range is reflective of 40 weekly scheduled hours. This position is 36 weekly scheduled hours.

• 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 but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as 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 not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly 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 improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor;
  Contribute to the professional…