Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgical ICU- Rotational

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for the Surgical ICU in a rotating shift. You will work with surgeons, intensivists, and a multidisciplinary team to manage high-acuity care in adult surgical patients.

Expect direct patient care, advanced assessments, and coordination across perioperative care. Minimum qualifications include an Ohio APRN license, MSN, and NP or PA-C certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• Graduate of an NP program qualifying for national certifying exam recognized by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• ACNP certification or eligibility required.
• PA-C route also acceptable with NCCPA certification and Ohio licensure eligibility.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years CC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients with physician supervision.
• Care for acute and chronic conditions; educate and counsel patients and families.
• Coordinate perioperative and postoperative care; ensure continuity of care.
• Practice at top of license; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

APRN certificate Ohio

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

PA-C route eligible

Ohio licensure eligibility (PA-C)

ACNP required

0 years experience

0-2 years critical care preferred

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgical ICU- Rotational

Department

James | Critical Care 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. 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 relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of Critical Care experience preferred.
• ACNP required

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 relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant critical care experience preferred.

Additional Information

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive, high-acuity care to critically ill adult surgical patients in the intensive care setting. Working collaboratively with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams, the APP manages complex postoperative and medically fragile patients across a wide range of surgical specialties, including trauma, acute care surgery, transplant, vascular, and general surgery. The APP practices at the top of their license, providing direct patient care, performing advanced clinical assessments, managing critical illness, coordinating perioperative and postoperative care, and supporting continuity across the surgical critical care service.

Location

East Hospital - Main (0398)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Rotating 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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.