Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Surgical Oncology- Cutaneous/Endocrine

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver comprehensive care in collaboration with attending physicians, focusing on acute and chronic illness management, health promotion, and prevention within surgical oncology settings.

The role requires an Ohio APRN license, MS in Nursing or NP/PA-C training, and licensure eligibility; 0 years APP experience is acceptable with 0–2 years in surgical/oncology preferred.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio
• MS in Nursing; NP program qualifying for national certifying exam
• 0 years APP experience required; 0–2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred
• Masters Prepared; graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies to sit for NCCPA exam; eligible for Ohio PA-C licensure

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for surgical oncology patients in collaborative and independent clinic settings
• Performs thorough patient assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducts preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up, and long-term surveillance visits
• Coordinates care across specialties to ensure seamless treatment planning and continuity of care
• Serves as a patient and family educator regarding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship
• Participates in clinical research activities and supports evidence-based practice initiatives to advance quality oncology care

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program qualifying for national certifying exam

Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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 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 a Nurse Practitioner 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
• 0 years of APP experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical or oncology 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
• 0 years of APP experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred.

Provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for surgical oncology patients in both collaborative and independent clinic settings. Performs thorough patient assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducts preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up, and long-term surveillance visits. Coordinates care across specialties to ensure seamless treatment planning and continuity of care. Serves as a patient and family educator regarding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Participates in clinical research activities and supports evidence-based practice initiatives to advance quality oncology care.

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