Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA - Cardiothoracic

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Ohio seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Cardiothoracic to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and reliability.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing, Ohio RN and APRN licensure, national board certification for NPs, DEA registration, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in Ohio; APRN license in Ohio; national certification as a Nurse Practitioner; DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to prescribing; BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and support operations.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Care plan development

Medication management

Patient education/counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based decision making

Patient safety & HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Cardiothoracic provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role is responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and support operational reliability. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Required Work Experience:

• Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• completion of graduate-level clinical practicum in an advanced practice nursing program.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty area from a board-approved certifying organization (e.g., ANCC, AANP). Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to prescribing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills:

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• ability to develop and implement individualized care plans
• proficiency in prescribing and managing medications within scope of practice
• strong patient education and counseling abilities
• effective verbal and written communication
• proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
• critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making
• commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards
• knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• practice in accordance with state law and organizational policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in cardiology or heart and vascular care.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Specialty certification relevant to area of practice. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.