Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU)

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU). The role involves providing comprehensive care for medical and surgical cardiac patients, including performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care. Candidates should have a Master's degree, Acute Care certification, and possess the necessary licensure. The position offers full-time benefits and the chance to work in a specialized environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field (Doctorate of Nursing Practice acceptable).
• Acute Care certification required.
• Preferred: Experience as an APP in a subspecialty.
• Licensure, certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi‑state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and/or physical exams and assess illnesses.
• Develop measurable outcomes and individualized care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.
• Promote self‑management and coordinate family‑centered care.
• Conduct systematic evaluation of assessment data and outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Clinical consultation

Treatment plan documentation

Care management coordination

Quality improvement participation

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Acute Care certification

Job description

Department/Unit: ACCU Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant

Hours/Shift: Full Time - 40 hours/week, Day/Night Shift

Benefit Eligibility: Full Time Benefits Eligible

The Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) is an integral part of the Heart Institute and provides comprehensive care for medical and surgical cardiac patients including heart and heart‑lung transplant. The ACCU also serves as an overflow area for medical‑surgical patients. The patient population ranges from newborns to adults with 24 beds. Therapeutic modalities used on the unit include noninvasive monitoring, cardiac telemetry, oxygen, high‑flow nasal cannula, inotropic and antiarrhythmic drug therapy, NIRS, and complex drainage tube management. Additional modalities include mechanical/ventricular assist devices such as Berlin Heart, HeartMate II, HeartMate III, and SynCardia.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform history and/or physical exams, assess and diagnose illnesses, formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan, order and monitor therapeutic interventions, provide clinical consultation, and prescribe medications in accordance with federal/state laws and CCHMC policy. Maintain competency and comply with Joint Commission standards for professional practice evaluation.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning: Develop measurable outcomes and individualized plans of care, involve patients/families, consider risks/benefits and evidence‑based interventions, update documentation accordingly.
• Professional Practice: Maintain professional behaviors, participate in quality improvement and research, engage in lifelong learning, serve as preceptor or mentor, contribute to professional development, provide leadership, and advocate for pediatric patients.
• Care Management: Use skills to promote self‑management, coordinate family‑centered care, provide leadership in care management, communicate with team, delegate appropriately, and provide treatment plans and education.
• Evaluation: Conduct systematic evaluation of assessment data and outcomes to revise diagnoses, plans, and strategies, involve patients, families, and providers, and use results to recommend process changes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field (Doctorate of Nursing Practice acceptable).
• Acute Care certification required.
• Preferred: Experience as an APP in a subspecialty.
• Licensure, certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi‑state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Location & Schedule

• Location: G
• Schedule: Full time, 40 weekly hours.
• Shift: Rotating (United States of America).
• Employee Status: Regular.
• FTE: 1.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability