Acute Cardiology NP/PA — Advanced Practice Leader

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) within the Heart Institute. The 40‑hour workweek includes day and night shifts, with full-time benefits eligibility.

The ACCU unit provides comprehensive cardiac care for a wide age range, from newborns to adults, using advanced monitoring and devices. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required.
• Active clinical license and APP privileges per unit policy.
• Subspecialty APP experience preferred; multi-state licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and/or physical exams for patients in area of expertise.
• Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions.
• Formulate, document, and monitor a treatment plan.
• Order and monitor labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consults.
• Prescribe medications in line with laws and hospital policy.
• Maintain competency and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Prescribing medications

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Clinical license / APP privileges

Tools

Berlin Heart

HeartMate II

HeartMate III

SynCardia

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) within the Heart Institute. The 40‑hour workweek includes day and night shifts, with full-time benefits eligibility.

The ACCU unit provides comprehensive cardiac care for a wide age range, from newborns to adults, using advanced monitoring and devices. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.