Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) for Thoracic Surgery. The role provides clinical leadership, mentoring, and governance across the APP group and partners with division leadership to drive professional development.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, oversight of daily practice, and guidance on standards of care within the thoracic surgery service line.

Formación

• Must hold APRN or PA-C licensure in Ohio.
• MSN or equivalent; APRN or PA-C program graduate eligible for national certifying exam.
• 2–4 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to APPs and division staff.
• Collaborate with physicians in Thoracic Surgery to ensure high quality patient care.
• Oversee day-to-day APP practice and contribute to staff development and governance.

Educación

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Ohio APRN licensure eligibility

Ohio PA-C licensure eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery

Department

James | Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead works with APP and Division leadership and will function in liaison, oversight, and mentoring roles for other advanced practice providers. Administrative and reporting responsibilities as per department expectations. Interacts with the division workforce at large on issues related to advanced practice providers. Assigned responsibility for mentoring advanced practice providers and is designated expert for advanced practice in the division. Provides clinical and day-to-day leadership and mentoring in matters relating to advanced practice and the professional development of APRNs or PAs for serving as the liaison between the APRN/PAs and upper-level advanced practice management (APP Manager and APP Director).

The APP Lead is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician (s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP Lead provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of an APRN program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• OR
• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

• FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
• SUB-FUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider
• CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
• CAREER LEVEL: C4

Additional Information

• Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.