Nurse Practitioner, College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine 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. The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology is recognized regionally and nationally for leading and/or contributing to cutting-edge research, and advancing the knowledge about kidney diseases to patients, peers, and trainees. The division offers an exciting array of training opportunities in Nephrology, including enhanced training in transplantation, dialysis, quality improvement, and patient safety.

The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide inpatient consultative care within all aspects of kidney disorders. The inpatient care will be conducted in medical or surgical settings, including ICU care. The NP will partner with care delivery teams which are comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, and trainees, to deliver high quality and patient-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Rounding on patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplant recipients.
• Attend one half day clinic session per week and/or rounding on chronic dialysis shift patients in the community settings.
• 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 about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• 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.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Nursing and graduation from an American Nurses Association (ANA) approved Nurse Practitioner Program.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Valid DEA license.

Required Experience

Three (3) years nursing experience.

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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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