Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Surgical Assist- James West Campus

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver health care services in collaboration with licensed physicians. This role emphasizes patient care management, education, and surgical support in cancer treatment. Ideal candidates will have a current Ohio APRN certification, a Master's degree in Nursing, or equivalent PA-C qualifications. The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours weekly, focused on operating room assistance and patient education.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program for certification.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of a PA-C program eligible for NCCPA examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients in collaboration with licensed physicians.
• Focus on preventive health and management of conditions.
• Assist in the operating room for cancer patients.

Skills

Health care services to patients

Collaboration with physicians

Patient education and counseling

Education

Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN

Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduate of a PA-C program

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Surgical Assist- James West Campus

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Surgical Assist- James West Campus

Department: James | Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

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. The APP collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to provide a full scope of patient care, focusing on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Medical services performed are specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and certifying organization with which the APP holds licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients in collaboration with licensed physicians. Services include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other health care 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 relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical experience preferred.

• 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 relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Additional Information

This role is primarily focused at West Campus site for assistance in the operating room for multiple service lines for cancer patients. The role covers the operating room and the perioperative space.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry, equip them with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills, create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, and treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, holding them to equal standards and providing equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.