Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Human Genetics

Division

• Human Genetics

Description of APP role:

As a Nurse Practitioner with the Rare Disease Lysosomal Storage Disease team, you will play a critical role in the longitudinal care of medically complex patients with lysosomal storage diseases. This position focuses on providing comprehensive follow-up care to patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatric patients. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to optimizing developmental outcomes, growth, and family support.

Role responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on growth and developmental progress and symptoms related to their disease process
• Coordinate care, including follow-up on labs, diagnostics, referral, and specialist recommendations
• Manage in-basket responsibilities (patient messages, medication refills, care coordination)
• Assist with clinical trial for investigational medications for lysosomal storage diseases
  • Conduct periodic assessments
  • Be available for study team questions and concerns
• Infusion coverage
  • Manage enzyme replacement infusion therapy plans; clarify and adjust orders as needed
  • Respond for infusion reactions/ concerns in the outpatient infusion center, inpatient, as well as for the home care setting and outside infusion
  • Troubleshoot vascular access issues/concerns

Experience or new graduate:

• Experienced preferred.

Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in nursing AND Current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio Certification as an advanced practice nurse appropriate to meet requirements of Nurse Practitioner position (e.g., PNP or FNP) required AND Certificate to prescribe as applicable

Qualifications:

• Certification: FNP or PNP
• Specialty experience preferred: Genetics, Pediatrics, Infusions, Ambulatory

Schedule:

• Mon-Friday
• 8-5
• No holidays or weekends

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.

• Care Management- M