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

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides health care services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff and within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement. The role supports preventive health and the management of acute and stable chronic conditions, including education and counseling for individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referrals to other health care providers and community resources when appropriate. The APP performs services authorized by the credentialing body and certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

This inpatient Vascular Surgery role at Ross Heart Hospital provides specialized care for patients with peripheral vascular conditions before and after surgery. The APP covers progressive care patients overnight, working closely with vascular surgeons and the interdisciplinary team to monitor recovery, manage acute clinical needs, and support optimal outcomes. Overnight duties include comprehensive management of postoperative and medically complex vascular surgery patients, assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and responding to changes in patient condition. The position is nocturnal, with a schedule of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and 40 scheduled hours.

Requirements

• For the nurse practitioner pathway: current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• For the nurse practitioner pathway: graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program qualifying the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• For the nurse practitioner pathway: Master of Science degree in Nursing.
• For the physician assistant pathway: master's-prepared graduate of a PA-C program qualifying the graduate to sit for the NCCPA-recognized certification examination.
• For the physician assistant pathway: eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C.
• Zero years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care NP qualification is strongly preferred for the nurse practitioner pathway.
• 0–2 years of vascular surgery experience preferred.
• Prior experience in vascular surgery, critical care, surgical specialties, or inpatient hospital medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in collaboration with a licensed physician and within a standard care or supervisory agreement.
• Manage acute and stable chronic conditions and provide care during acute and chronic phases of illness.
• Provide education and counseling to individuals and families, promote health and prevention, and make referrals when appropriate.
• Provide overnight care for progressive care patients with peripheral vascular conditions before and after surgery.
• Monitor postoperative recovery, manage acute clinical needs, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assess patients, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and manage medically complex vascular surgery patients.
• Work closely with vascular surgeons and the interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level