Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Pediatric Surgery

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage complex pediatric surgical cases. In this dynamic role, you will provide comprehensive care through all phases of treatment, ensuring the highest standards of patient outcomes. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact children's health. Join a team recognized for its dedication to advancing pediatric care and enjoy competitive benefits, including medical coverage from day one and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical coverage starting day 1

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Shift Differential Pay

Referral bonus program

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced APRN or PA.
• Strongly prefer experience with surgical or GI background.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams on patients.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Consultation

Surgical Background

Management of Chronic Illness

Education

Masters in Nursing or related field

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Pediatric Surgery page is loaded

Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Pediatric Surgery

Apply locations Burnet Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR208152

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Description of APP role:

APPs in this role will be responsible for management and care of patients with highly complex medical and surgical needs. You will care for patients in the preop, intraoperative and postoperative phases of care. You will manage inpatients, see patients in clinic and be responsible for managing calls from families in between admissions.

Experience:

Must be experienced APRN or PA

Qualifications:

· Certification-PNP-Acute Care, FNP or PA preferred

· Strongly prefer experience with surgical, or GI background managing patients with chronic illness including pancreatitis.

Schedule:

· Shift length: 10-hour shifts, some evening hours required

· Holidays None currently, but may be required in future

· Weekends: Some weekend day shifts will be required

· Call: No

Salary:

$104,000-$129,168 (based on a 40-hour week)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care-Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning-Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

• Professional Practice-Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.

• Care Management-Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

• Evaluation-Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

• No directly related experience

• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspeciality

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

Location C

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Department

APP Surgical Subspecialty Opt

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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

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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

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