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

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.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides 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, focusing on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician.
• Deliver care during acute and chronic phases of illness.
• Provide education and counseling to individuals and families.
• Promote health and prevention.
• Refer patients to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.
• Perform advanced clinical assessments and manage critical illness in the SICU.
• Coordinate perioperative and postoperative care for critically ill surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program qualifying for certification by 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 certification required, OR
• Master’s prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program qualifying for certification 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.