Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Vascular Surgery - Nocturnal

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient Vascular Surgery team at Ross Heart Hospital. You will care for postoperative and medically complex vascular patients overnight, coordinating care with surgeons and the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates bring vascular surgery exposure or acute care expertise, and hold or are eligible for Ohio APRN licensure or PA-C certification.

Qualifications

• Current APRN authority to practice in Ohio.
• Graduate of an NP program eligible for national certification.
• MS in Nursing required; NP certification or PA-C option as applicable.
• 0 years of experience required; acute care NP preferred.
• 0-2 years of vascular surgery experience preferred.
• PA-C path requires NCCPA certification and Ohio licensure eligibility.
• No prior vascular experience required as a baseline.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight advanced practice care in vascular surgery.
• Assess, plan treatment, and coordinate care for postoperative patients.
• Monitor patient changes and respond with interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and inpatient teams during night shifts.

Skills

Acute Care NP

Vascular surgery experience

PA-C collaboration

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification

NCCPA certification / PA-C

Ohio APRN license eligibility

Job description

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.
• Acute Care NP strongly preferred.

• 0-2 years of vascular surgery 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 relevant experience required.

• 0-2 years of vascular surgery experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Join our inpatient Vascular Surgery team at Ross Heart Hospital as a nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider providing specialized care for patients with peripheral vascular conditions before and after surgery. This role is dedicated to overnight coverage of progressive care patients, working closely with vascular surgeons and the interdisciplinary team to monitor recovery, manage acute clinical needs, and support optimal patient outcomes.

The APP will provide comprehensive overnight management of postoperative and medically complex vascular surgery patients, including assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and response to changes in patient condition. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in vascular surgery, critical care, surgical specialties, or inpatient hospital medicine. This is a nocturnal position (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM). Previous vascular surgery experience is strongly preferred.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.