Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks an Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) for Thoracic Surgery at James Cancer Hospital. You will mentor APPs, provide clinical leadership, and coordinate care with surgeons and the broader team to ensure high-quality patient management.

The role requires active APRN/PA licensure, MSN or PA-C credentials, and 2+ years of relevant experience, with 2–4 years preferred. The position is full-time with rotating shifts at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in Ohio or eligibility to obtain.
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• Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience; 2–4 years preferred.
• APRN or PA path with appropriate national certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead APPs and provide clinical guidance in thoracic surgery.
• Mentor advanced practice providers; liaison with APP leadership.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver full-scope patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Team coordination

Education

APRN license in Ohio eligibility

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Graduate APRN program

PA-C licensure eligibility

Job description

Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic Surgery# Careers## Advanced Practice Lead (NP/PA) - Thoracic SurgeryApply: James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R161928Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## 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 PracticeSUB-FUNCTION: Advanced Practice ProviderCAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - ClinicalCAREER 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.***