Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA - Heart & Vascular

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Hamilton, OH seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for Heart & Vascular to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires an Ohio-licensed APRN with national NP certification, a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, and relevant clinical experience in advanced practice nursing, with strong assessment and collaboration skills to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and completion of graduate-level practicum in an advanced practice nursing program.
• Current RN license in Ohio and APRN license in Ohio; national NP certification from a board-approved organization (ANCC/AANP).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families to support self-management and outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective care.
• Adhere to Kettering Health's mission, vision, and B Safe program.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Medication management

Patient education

EHR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Hospital l Hamilton l Full-Time l First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Heart & Vascular 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.